Farney Close School
Haywards Heath, West Sussex, South East · RH17 5RD
Farney Close is a small independent boarding and day school in Haywards Heath, West Sussex, with around 81 pupils on roll. Its intimate size sets it apart from larger independents, allowing a high degree of individual attention. Pupils join from age 11, and the school is co-educational throughout. Boarding is offered alongside day places, giving families flexibility in how their child attends.
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Pupils
- 81
- Location
- Haywards Heath, West Sussex, South East
- Website
- www.farneyclose.co.uk
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Mrs Sara Hack
Latest results
Attainment 8
19.5
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
8%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
Farney Close follows a GCSE curriculum and is inspected by the ISI. Headline attainment sits well below national benchmarks: the average Attainment 8 score is 19.5 against a national average of 46.9, and 8% of pupils achieve grade 5 or above in English and Maths, compared with 47% nationally. These figures suggest the school is best understood as a setting where personalised, small-group support takes priority over high-volume academic throughput, and families should look closely at how individual progress is measured.
Sixth form
Qualifications offered
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 0%
- EHC plans
- 100%
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- Yes
The last word
A very small, personal school where a low pupil count allows close attention; parents will want to weigh that intimacy against attainment figures that fall well short of national averages.
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Farney Close School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Farney Close School located?
Farney Close School is located at Bolney Court, Bolney, Crossways, Haywards Heath, RH17 5RD.
What type of school is Farney Close School?
Farney Close School is an independent (fee-paying) school in South East.
How many pupils attend Farney Close School?
Farney Close School has approximately 81 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.