Yew Tree Farm School
Swanton Street, Sittingbourne, ME9 8AT
Age range
7 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils
6
Headteacher
Ms Edwina Grix
Type
Independent
Ofsted
Good
Local authority
Kent
Fees
Annual fees: £55,000 to £73,000
About Yew Tree Farm School
Yew Tree Farm School is an independent special school in Sittingbourne, Kent, for mixed pupils aged 7 to 11. The government database records 6 pupils on roll.
Learning and school life
Yew Tree Farm School uses a calm farm environment, outdoor learning and practical activity to support primary-aged pupils. Its individual programmes combine academic learning, therapeutic support and everyday life skills.
SEND and information for families
Autism; social, emotional and mental health needs; anxiety. Support includes farm-based and outdoor learning; therapeutic support; personalised curriculum linked to EHC plans; life-skills work. Families should contact the school directly to discuss suitability, admissions and current provision.
School admissions
Admissions assessment
School's own assessment/admissions process
School results & attendance
KS2 results
N/A
A-Level results
N/A
Attendance
N/A
Free school meals
N/A
SEND
SEND setting
Specialist school
SEND provision
Specialist school
Specialisms
Autism; social, emotional and mental health needs; anxiety
Wraparound & nursery
Nursery
No
Breakfast club
Please check with the school
After-school club
Please check with the school
Fees
Annual fees: £55,000 to £73,000
Fees vary by year group. Confirm current fees, sibling discounts and any extras directly with the school.
Yew Tree Farm School term dates
Autumn 1 · 2026
1 Sep-23 Oct
Autumn 2 · 2026
2 Nov-18 Dec
Spring 1 · 2027
4 Jan-12 Feb
Spring 2 · 2027
22 Feb-25 Mar
Summer 1 · 2027
12 Apr-28 May
Summer 2 · 2027
7 Jun-21 Jul
Contact Yew Tree Farm School
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Coming soonFrequently asked
What type of school is Yew Tree Farm School?
Yew Tree Farm School is an independent special school. It is privately run and is not an academy.
What ages does Yew Tree Farm School take?
Yew Tree Farm School is registered for pupils aged 7 to 11.
What SEND support does Yew Tree Farm School provide?
Yew Tree Farm School supports autism; social, emotional and mental health needs; anxiety. Its provision includes farm-based and outdoor learning; therapeutic support; personalised curriculum linked to EHC plans; life-skills work.
What is Yew Tree Farm School's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Yew Tree Farm School Good after its inspection on 24 April 2025.
Where is Yew Tree Farm School?
Yew Tree Farm School is at Swanton Street, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 8AT.
About this information. Compiled from published sources including the Department for Education, Ofsted and the school's own website. Last reviewed July 2026.
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