MixedIndependent

Darvell School

Robertsbridge, East Sussex, South East · TN32 5DR

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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Overview & data

Gender: Mixed
Type: independent (fee-paying) school
Pupils: 67
Location: Robertsbridge, East Sussex, South East

Entrance & admissions

Entry age: 11

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Headteacher

Head Mr Jeffrey Maendel

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.

Learning support & SEN

SEN support: 4.48%
EHC plans: 0%

Ethos & heritage

Boarding: No

The last word

A tiny independent school for families who value an unusually small and personal setting. Darvell may particularly suit parents seeking close-knit teaching over the scale of a larger school.

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