Nexus Foundation Special School
Upper Haysden Lane, Tonbridge, TN11 8AA
Age range
Ages 2 to 19
Gender
Mixed
Pupils
296
Headteacher
Mr Scott Jarred
Type
Specialist
Ofsted
Good
Local authority
Kent
Sixth form
Yes
About Nexus Foundation Special School
Nexus Foundation Special School is a specialist school in Tonbridge, Kent, serving pupils aged 2 to 19. It admits both boys and girls. The school has a nursery. The school has a sixth form.
Learning and school life
The curriculum is designed for pupils in the school's age range.
SEND and information for families
This is a specialist school. The school's SEND information covers autism, speech, language and communication, moderate learning difficulties, severe learning difficulties and profound and multiple learning difficulties. Parents should check the school's latest admissions policy and SEN information report for current details.
School admissions
Admissions assessment
No separate entrance assessment
School results & attendance
KS2 results
A-Level results
Not published
Attendance
100% − absence
Free school meals
SEND
SEND setting
Specialist school
SEND provision
Specialist school: SLCN - Speech, language and Communication; ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder; MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty; SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty; PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty
Specialisms
Autism; Speech, language and communication; Moderate learning difficulties; Severe learning difficulties; Profound and multiple learning difficulties
Wraparound & nursery
Nursery
Yes
Breakfast club
Please check with the school
After-school club
Please check with the school
Nexus Foundation Special 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
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Coming soonFrequently asked
What type of school is Nexus Foundation Special School?
Nexus Foundation Special School is a maintained specialist school. It admits both boys and girls.
What age range does Nexus Foundation Special School cover?
Nexus Foundation Special School serves pupils aged 2 to 19.
What SEND support does Nexus Foundation Special School offer?
Nexus Foundation Special School is a specialist school. Areas of SEND support include autism, speech, language and communication, moderate learning difficulties, severe learning difficulties and profound and multiple learning difficulties.
What is Nexus Foundation Special School's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Nexus Foundation Special School Good after its inspection on 20 June 2023.
Where is Nexus Foundation Special School?
Nexus Foundation Special School is at Upper Haysden Lane, Tonbridge, Kent, TN11 8AA.
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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