Cross Keys Learning
URN: 145574 • Kent CT10 3JJ
Overview
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Mark Beaman (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 07884144625
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Suite 1 & 2 the Lead Centre, Kent CT10 3JJ
Summary
Cross Keys Learning is an independent special school located in Kent, catering to students aged 11-17 with Education Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). Opened in September 2018, the school provides a nurturing and inclusive environment specifically designed for Autistic students and those with social and communication difficulties. The school operates two sites: St Peter's in Broadstairs and a second site in Womenswold, which opened in 2022, expanding its capacity to accommodate up to 70 students.
The curriculum at Cross Keys Learning is ambitious and tailored to meet the individual needs of each pupil, fostering academic, social, and emotional growth. Staff members are committed to creating strong, supportive relationships with students, enabling them to overcome challenges and achieve their personal goals. OFSTED has rated the school as 'Good', highlighting the effective strategies in place to ensure pupil well-being and the positive feedback from parents regarding the support provided.
Cross Keys Learning emphasizes community involvement and collaboration with families, ensuring that students receive the necessary resources and guidance. The school’s ethos revolves around nurturing each child's unique potential, making it a vital resource for families seeking specialized education in a supportive setting.
The curriculum at Cross Keys Learning is ambitious and tailored to meet the individual needs of each pupil, fostering academic, social, and emotional growth. Staff members are committed to creating strong, supportive relationships with students, enabling them to overcome challenges and achieve their personal goals. OFSTED has rated the school as 'Good', highlighting the effective strategies in place to ensure pupil well-being and the positive feedback from parents regarding the support provided.
Cross Keys Learning emphasizes community involvement and collaboration with families, ensuring that students receive the necessary resources and guidance. The school’s ethos revolves around nurturing each child's unique potential, making it a vital resource for families seeking specialized education in a supportive setting.
Useful links
- CT10 3JJ (other)
Key details
- LA
- Kent
- Age range
- 11 - 17
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 70
- Pupils
- 32
- Boys
- 29
- Girls
- 3
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2018-08-23
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2025-07-14 | 32 | 29 | 3 | 70 | |
2024-09-11 | 38 | 29 | 9 | 70 | |
2023-09-11 | 27 | 20 | 7 | 70 | 0.00 |
2022-09-11 | 27 | 20 | 7 | 37 | 0.00 |
2021-09-11 | 15 | 12 | 3 | 37 | |
2020-09-11 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 10 |
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