The Holmesdale School

A requires improvement academy sponsor led school in Kent. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Holmesdale School.

Snodland, ME65HS Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

Score not available

Needs all indicators

Performance score unavailable: missing published data for Continue in education or training, Sustained employment

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
42.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: -0.52
English & Maths grade 4+ %
48.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: 48.8%
Continue in education or training
Not published
Raw: No data published
Sustained employment
Not published
Raw: No data published
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: Requires Improvement

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

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
6 July 2021
Previous grade
Inadequate
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Malling Road
Snodland, ME65HS
Phone
1634240416
Website
holmesdale.kent.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
147897
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Malling Road, Snodland, ME6 5HS
Website
https://www.holmesdale.kent.sch.uk
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
SWALE ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
959 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
562
Free School Meals
35.8% (201 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.1% (12 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.8%
Good
Persistent Absence
31.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
35 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
70
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
562 pupils
11-18

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Engagement Character Community Ownership

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher: Mr G Prebble; The Holmesdale School is a well-established coeducational secondary school in Snodland; joined Swale Academies Trust in September 2022; emphasizes ECCO values (Engagement, Character, Community, Ownership) and aims to foster safe, inclusive learning and high aspirations.

Facilities

Own study room Library & Resource Centre

Curriculum Highlights

Ambitious, broad, and balanced curriculum Five-year through-curriculum model with Years 7-9 and option routes in Years 10-11 SMSC and British Values Strong PSCHE (PSHE) curriculum

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