Stone Bay School

About Stone Bay School

Stone Bay School is a foundation special school in Broadstairs, Kent, England, for pupils aged 4–19. It has 112 pupils on roll. It is part of Kent Special Educational Needs Trust (KSENT). Its most recent Ofsted inspection (27 February 2024) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 64.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Kent →

School Type

Foundation special school

Age Range

Ages 4–19

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

112 / 113 (99%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

27 February 2024

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

70 Stone Road, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 1EB

Phone

01843863421

Headteacher

Jane Hatwell

Website

http://stone-bay.kent.sch.uk/

Academy Trust

Kent Special Educational Needs Trust (KSENT)

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Stone Bay School?

Stone Bay School is a foundation special school in Broadstairs, Kent, England, for pupils aged 4–19.

How many pupils does Stone Bay School have?

Stone Bay School has 112 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Stone Bay School's Ofsted rating?

Stone Bay School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (27 February 2024).

How does Stone Bay School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

0% of pupils at Stone Bay School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Stone Bay School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Stone Bay School is part of Kent Special Educational Needs Trust (KSENT).

Where is Stone Bay School?

Stone Bay School is located at 70 Stone Road, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 1EB.