Swadelands School, based in Maidstone, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Swadelands School currently has around 504 pupils on roll, which is about 50% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.6% boys and 46.6% girls. Around 12.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Ham Lane, Maidstone, ME17 2LL |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Kent |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Chris Foreman |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 118793 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1012 |
| Number of Pupils: | 504 |
| Number of Boys: | 270 |
| Number of Girls: | 235 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lenham Primary School Ham Lane , Lenham ME17 2LL | 3out of 4 | 262 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Platts Heath Primary School Headcorn Road , Platts Heath ME17 2NH | 3out of 4 | 2,691 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lenham School Ham Lane , Lenham ME17 2LL | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swadelands School Ham Lane , Lenham ME17 2LL | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.