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The FAR Academy
Kent·Not applicable·South East·Special post 16 institution·CT5 3QT
URN: 152248
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School information
| URN | 152248 |
| Local authority | Kent |
| Region | South East |
| Phase | Not applicable |
| Type | Special post 16 institution |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 16-25 |
| Headteacher | Brent Lewis |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | — |
| Religious character | Does not apply |
| Postcode | CT5 3QT |
| Latest pupils | — |
| FSM eligible | — |
Contact and identifiers
Unit 77 - 80 John Wilson Business Park, Harvey Drive, Chestfield, Whitsable, Kent, CT5 3QT
| DfE number | 7921 |
| UKPRN | — |
| Opened | 1 Sept 2011 |
| GIAS updated | 9 Sept 2025 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 9 Sept 2025 |
| Latest KS4 year | — |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |