The Holmesdale School
Malling Road, Snodland, ME6 5HS
Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)
SecondaryAcademy sponsor ledMixedNone
About the school
“Our vision is to provide a safe learning environment, to access a high-quality curriculum through the Holmesdale 'home' style of teaching which ensures that students are independent, resilient and suitably equipped for life-long learning.”
Established school - open since before 2020.
Ofsted
Ofsted: Not judgedLast inspected 14 May 2025
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour and attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership and managementGood
Safeguarding effectiveYes
“Not judged” means there's no overall grade: Ofsted stopped giving single-word grades in September 2024. The full report shows how the school did in each area.
Admissions
Admissions policy on record: Non-selective
This school is its own admissions authority, meaning it sets and applies its own admissions criteria (rather than the local council).
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- Number of pupils
- 597
- Multi-academy trust
- Swale Academies Trust
- Phone
- 01634240416