Central Education Ltd
Other independent special school · Ages 11–16 · Haywards Heath, West Sussex
Central Education Ltd is an independent special school in Haywards Heath, West Sussex for ages 11–16.
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Key facts
- Address
- Yew Tree Farm, Nash Lane, Scaynes Hill, Haywards Heath, RH17 7NJ
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Ages
- 11–16
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Council
- West Sussex
- Pupils on roll
- 24 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- z of pupils eligible
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
No Ofsted grade
Strengths
- “Pupils feel safe at Central Education.”
- “They describe the school community as a ‘family’ and welcome the time and attention they are given.”
- “Leaders have high expectations for pupils’ conduct.”
To improve
- “However, too many do not come to school often enough.”
- “However, the school’s ambition for pupils’ achievement in some other subjects is not realised.”
- “Pupils do not learn consistently well across all curriculum subjects.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 23 September 2024 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 0% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 7.7 | 46 |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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