Central Education Ltd is an independent special school in Haywards Heath, West Sussex, for children and young people aged 11 to 16.
- Ages 11–16
- 24 pupils
- Ofsted: Requires improvement
School details
- Type
- Independent special school
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 24 (places for 24)
- Headteacher
- Mr Mark Gill (Headteacher)
- Opened
- 23 September 1991
- Council
- West Sussex
- School reference (URN)
- 126149
How to get a place
4 steps, starting with an EHC plan
- An EHC plan
Places at schools like this usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan. If your child doesn’t have one yet, you can ask the council for an assessment yourself.
- Visit and ask questions
See whether the school feels right and whether it can meet your child’s needs. Our list of questions below can help.
- Ask for the school to be named
Tell the council that looks after the plan (often West Sussex council) that this is the school you want, and ask them to consult it.
- An offer, and the council’s agreement
As an independent school not approved under Section 41, it doesn’t have to accept a place: the school has to offer one, and the council has to agree to name it in the plan.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Rated Requires improvement, July 2024
Rated Requires improvement at its last graded inspection, in July 2024.
- Quality of educationRequires improvement
- Behaviour and attitudesRequires improvement
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementRequires improvement
- SafeguardingEffective
Independent school standards: all standards met.
Contact and getting there
Yew Tree Farm, Nash Lane, Haywards Heath, RH17 7NJ
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Questions about Central Education Ltd
How do I get a place at Central Education Ltd?
There’s no catchment area or application round. Places usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan: ask the council that looks after the plan to consult Central Education Ltd. As an independent school not approved under Section 41, it has to offer a place and the council has to agree to name it.
What ages does Central Education Ltd take?
Aged 11 to 16, boys and girls.
What is Central Education Ltd’s Ofsted rating?
There’s no overall grade to show. Read the school’s latest inspection report on the Ofsted website.
Where is Central Education Ltd?
Yew Tree Farm, Nash Lane, Haywards Heath, RH17 7NJ, in West Sussex.
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