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The Holmesdale School is a non-selective academy. It has about 560 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. Ofsted last inspected the school in April 2025. The present school opened in 2022.
This school is a member of Swale Academies Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Meopham School, Westlands School, The Sittingbourne School, The North School and The Whitstable School.)
Particular strengths include Admissions and Environment. Relative weaknesses include Sixth form and Representation.
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Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low and the offer rate is very high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Environment: Above average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very low, while crime is quite low.
Progress: Below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite high.
Attainment: Poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Disadvantaged pupils: Poor. Progress up to age 16 is below average. Destinations at 16 are poor. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Representation: Out of balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both out of balance with the local community. Show details
Finances: Poor. This is because the school budget has been in deficit
Destinations: Poor. The proportions of students going on to education, training or work at the ages of 16 and 18 are both very low.
Sixth form: Poor. Destinations at 18 are poor.
Provision for special educational needs
| Autistic spectrum disorder |
Source: Department for Education. For full, up-to-date details, always ask a representative of the school.
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