Estuary Academy is a not applicable school in Gravesend, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a academy alternative provision sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Estuary Academy currently has around 48 pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.1% boys and 47.9% girls. Around 27.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (100%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Richmond Drive, Gravesend, DA12 4DJ |
| Website: | |
| Telephone: | 01474332897 |
| School Type: | Academy alternative provision sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Kent |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Marie Woolston |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 148144 |
Ofsted inspection date: 13/06/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | |
| Number of Pupils: | 48 |
| Number of Boys: | 25 |
| Number of Girls: | 23 |
| White British | 100.00% | 48 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Mixed | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other White | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westcourt Primary School Silver Road , DA12 4JG | 3out of 4 | 171 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westcourt Primary School Silver Road , DA12 4JG | - not rated | 171 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westcourt County Junior School Silver Road , DA12 4JG | - not rated | 171 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westcourt County Infant School Silver Road , DA12 4JG | - not rated | 171 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Raynehurst Junior School Cerne Road , DA12 4BN | - not rated | 626 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thamesview School Thong Lane , DA12 4LF | 3out of 4 | 810 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Catholic Comprehensive Rochester Road , DA12 2JW | 3out of 4 | 877 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gravesend Grammar School Church Walk , DA12 2PR | - not rated | 1,207 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Gravesend Grammar School Church Walk , DA12 2PR | - not rated | 1,207 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Southfields Singlewell Road , DA11 7RF | - not rated | 2,145 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The National Sea Training College Denton , DA12 2HR | - not rated | 1,689 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint George's Church of England School Meadow Road , DA11 7LS | 3out of 4 | 2,354 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estuary Academy Richmond Drive , DA12 4DJ | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North West Kent Alternative Provision Service Richmond Drive , DA12 4DJ | - not rated | 156 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LINK19 College , LINK Centre, Block H DA12 2DP | - not rated | 608 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Convent Preparatory School 46 Old Road East , Gravesend DA12 1NR | - not rated | 1,199 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ifield School Cedar Avenue , DA12 5JT | 4out of 4 | 1,876 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.