The short version
At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (126% full)
- 39% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation special school
- Ages
- 4–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 854
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 39%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- Kent Special Educational Needs Trust (KSENT)
- Head
- Mrs Peggy Murphy (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Boughton Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 9QF
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Five Acre Wood School's Ofsted rating?
Five Acre Wood School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Five Acre Wood School?
Five Acre Wood School currently has 854 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Five Acre Wood School take?
Five Acre Wood School caters for pupils aged 4 to 19.
Where is Five Acre Wood School?
Five Acre Wood School is in Maidstone, ME15 9QF, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Five Acre Wood School have a sixth form?
Yes, Five Acre Wood School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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