Nexus Foundation Special School
Foundation special school in Tonbridge (Kent).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
Hello and welcome to our school. Nexus is an ambitious special school for children and young people with profound, severe and complex needs, many of whom are on the Autistic Spectrum. Nexus is the district special school for Tonbridge and Malling and when full our Nexus main site will accommodate 250 pupils, with the satellite at Wouldham having places for a further 50 pupils.
In September 2017, pupils and staff were lucky enough to move into an outstanding multimillion pound purpose built building in Tonbridge. This unique learning environment will have a truly remarkable and positive impact upon our children's education for generations to come. Our school building is a unique and genuine reflection of our core values.
As a school community we considered what sets us apart. Inspiring , understanding , brave , enthusiastic , vibrant , and committed are just some of the words that define and guide our daily interaction with the children.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
3 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Boxing
- Cooking
- Dance
Awards
2 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Duke of EdinburghPersonal development
- Wellbeing Award for SchoolsRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 119050
- Type
- Foundation special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Ages
- 2 to 19
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Kent
- Constituency
- Tonbridge
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (11 current, 1 former)
Special schools governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Angela Iraggi | Chair of Governors | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2017 · until 2029 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Stepto | Governor | Appointed by LA | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Mike Kemlo | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Alice Plane | Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained SchoolGovernance professional | since 2024 | |
| Miss Lorna Stapley | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Julie Aspinall | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Alex Ravenscroft | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Helen Norris | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Lindsey Harris | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Mr Scott Jarred | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2018 |
| Mr Tim Hunt | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2013 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Ms Pauline Campbell Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record