Located in Snodland, The Holmesdale School is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 19. The school is a foundation school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
The Holmesdale School currently has around 470 pupils on roll, which is about 49% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.7% boys and 48.3% girls. Around 31.8% 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.
The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 5 pupils.
Around 92% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (76%) , including 35% who stay in school sixth forms and 39% progressing to further education , while 8% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Malling Road, Snodland, ME6 5HS |
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| School Type: | Foundation school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Kent |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Glenn Prebble |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 118796 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 959 |
| Number of Pupils: | 470 |
| Number of Boys: | 243 |
| Number of Girls: | 227 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Katherine's School & Nursery St. Katherines Lane , ME6 5EJ | 3out of 4 | 269 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Katherine's School St Katherine's Lane , ME6 5EJ | - not rated | 269 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Snodland CofE Primary School Roberts Road , ME6 5HL | 3out of 4 | 885 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Invicta Primary School at Holborough Lakes Holborough Lakes , Pollyfield Close ME6 5GR | - not rated | 1,367 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lunsford Primary School Swallow Road , Larkfield ME20 6PY | 3out of 4 | 2,520 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Holmesdale School Malling Road , ME6 5HS | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holmesdale School Malling Road , ME6 5HS | - not rated | 52 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grow 19 LTD Wolfe Building , Malling Road ME6 5HS | - not rated | 52 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Symbol Academy Woodlands Farm , Paddlesworth Road ME6 5DL | - not rated | 1,001 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.