Five Acre Wood School

A outstanding foundation special school school in Kent. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Five Acre Wood School.

Maidstone, ME159QF Ofsted: Outstanding Age 2-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

100

/ 100

Special weighted harmonic mean of 1 indicators

Indicators used for Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 100.0%
Raw: Outstanding

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
2 July 2024
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Boughton Lane
Maidstone, ME159QF
Phone
1622743925
Website
fiveacrewood.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
119055
Type
Foundation special school
Phase
Special
Address
Boughton Lane, Maidstone, ME15 9QF
Website
http://www.fiveacrewood.co.uk
Age range
2-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
Kent Special Educational Needs Trust (KSENT)
Capacity
680 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
845
Free School Meals
39.5% (334 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
97.3% (822 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
87.8%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
38.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
24 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
47
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
845 pupils
2-19

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"ONE WOOD, MANY TREES"

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome message from Peggy Murphy, Principal; emphasizes partnership with parents and staff and invites questions.

Facilities

Hydrotherapy pool (Loose site) Three soft play provisions (two in-school, FAWbulous Bus) Sensory room FAW Life Lodge (Loose Site) FAWrient Express hospitality training cafe Outdoor Learning Environment with horticulture facilities Apple Tree Yard with farm and small animals and Forest School Allotments Five therapy dogs Multi-purpose school halls Gym at Snodland satellite Library in the FAW 7 fuselage of a retired Airbus 319 FAWtilus counselling space Outside learning spaces attached to Early Years and some primary classes MUGA, all-weather field, and other outside spaces (sunken trampolines, etc.) Bespoke climbing area Sensory garden (Loose site) SMILE Centre and Specialist Teaching and Learning Service (STLS) outreach Forest School trail

Curriculum Highlights

Early Years Structured Learning Approach Sensory Learning Approach Practical Learning Approach Formal Learning Approach Functional Learning Approach

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