Darvell School
School summary
Darvell School is a notably small independent school in Robertsbridge, East Sussex, with around 67 pupils on roll. Its size places it firmly among the smallest independent settings, where teaching takes place in an intimate, closely knit environment rather than within large year groups. The school is mixed and admits pupils from age 11, and is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate. It is led by headteacher Mr Jeffrey Maendel.
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Teaching & academics
The school offers 11+ entry at age 11, marking the main point at which families can join. With so few pupils overall, classes are inevitably small, allowing for close attention to each child. Around 4.5 per cent of pupils are recorded as receiving SEN support, a modest proportion in line with a small roll.
Head · Mr Jeffrey Maendel
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 4.48%
- EHC plans
- 0%
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Darvell School 11+: frequently asked questions
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.