Nexus Foundation Special School

About Nexus Foundation Special School

Nexus Foundation Special School is a foundation special school in Tonbridge, Kent, England, for pupils aged 2–19. It has 296 pupils on roll. It is part of Kent Special Educational Needs Trust (KSENT). Its most recent Ofsted inspection (20 June 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 40.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Kent →

School Type

Foundation special school

Age Range

Ages 2–19

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

296 / 330 (90%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

20 June 2023

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

Upper Haysden Lane, Tonbridge, Kent, TN11 8AA

Phone

01732771384

Headteacher

Scott Jarred

Website

http://www.nexusschool.org.uk/

Academy Trust

Kent Special Educational Needs Trust (KSENT)

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Nexus Foundation Special School?

Nexus Foundation Special School is a foundation special school in Tonbridge, Kent, England, for pupils aged 2–19.

How many pupils does Nexus Foundation Special School have?

Nexus Foundation Special School has 296 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Nexus Foundation Special School's Ofsted rating?

Nexus Foundation Special School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (20 June 2023).

How does Nexus Foundation Special School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

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

Is Nexus Foundation Special School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Nexus Foundation Special School is part of Kent Special Educational Needs Trust (KSENT).

Where is Nexus Foundation Special School?

Nexus Foundation Special School is located at Upper Haysden Lane, Tonbridge, Kent, TN11 8AA.