Old Sams Farm Independent School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Secondary
Special school
PUPILS
4
AGES
11 - 16
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Other independent special school

How Does The School Perform?

Good
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted report
(04/10/2022)
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25%
NATIONAL AVG. 12.4%
Pupils with SEN support
Old Sams Farm
Quarnford
Buxton
SK17 0SN
01298214568

School Description

Pupils attend this school for a relatively short period of time. They say that they are happy here. The warm, friendly and inclusive atmosphere helps them to feel safe. They trust the adults to educate and support them. One pupil said, ‘I enjoy the work that we do, it matches my needs.’ The therapy team helps pupils with their social, emotional or mental health difficulties. Leaders and staff have high expectations. Pupils work hard and behave well. They respond positively to the rewards they receive for attending every day and completing work. Staff deal with any fallings out swiftly and fairly. Pupils enjoy the frequent opportunities to rock climb and to walk in the local moorlands. They visit a nearby theatre and amenities. Pupils have often spent long periods of time away from school and education. Despite this, they have good attitudes to their learning. They are resilient. Staff are preparing pupils well for their various next steps. Staff are skilled in addressing pupils’ complex special educational needs and/or disabilities.

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This school is independently managed and its admission criteria may be selective. There is no set catchment area as pupils are admitted from a wide variety of postcodes and, in the case of boarding schools, from outside the UK. Contact the school directly or visit their website for more information on Admissions Policy and Procedures.