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The Quest School

Bell 3, The Hop Farm, TN12 6PY

Independent special school for ages 5–19 in The Hop Farm. Mixed intake.

The Quest School is an independent special school in Paddock Wood, Kent, for boys and girls aged 5 to 19. It has a sixth form, special classes and SEN provision for autistic pupils. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in January 2023, with all independent-school standards met.

The school says it was founded in September 2003 to provide specialist education for pupils with autism. It describes an inclusive environment, individualised plans, behaviour-science-based teaching, and input from teachers, behaviour consultants, speech and language therapists and occupational therapists.

Ages 5–19 · All-through
27 pupils · On roll
Independent special school · Mixed

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Primary applications close on 15 January 2027; secondary applications close on 31 October 2026. Sign in and create a planner to keep the deadline and school visits together. See Kent’s deadlines and how to apply →