The short version
Average GCSE results.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 41.6 vs national 43.8)
- The school has significant spare capacity
- 36% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
41.6
2.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
35%
6.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
10%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
E-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-1.22
Band 5Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
84%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
76%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
11%
Based on 99 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
26% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 59 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 597
- Capacity
- 62%
- FSM
- 35.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- SWALE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Glenn Prebble
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Malling Road, Snodland, Kent, ME6 5HS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGrow 19 LTD
Special school · Very close
St Katherine's School & Nursery
Primary · Very close
Snodland CofE Primary School
Primary · 763m away
The Symbol Academy
Independent · 870m away
Valley Invicta Primary School at Holborough Lakes
Primary · 1.2km away
Halling Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
Lunsford Primary School
Primary · 2.4km away
Brookfield Junior School
Primary · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Holmesdale School a selective school?
No. The Holmesdale School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend The Holmesdale School?
The Holmesdale School currently has 597 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Holmesdale School take?
The Holmesdale School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Holmesdale School?
The Holmesdale School is in Snodland, ME6 5HS, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Holmesdale School have a sixth form?
Yes, The Holmesdale School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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