Craftworks, Iwade
Craftworks is a special school for pupils aged 16 to 25 in Iwade. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in May 2024.
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Craftworks in detail
Craftworks in its own words
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include drama, cooking and art.
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Craftworks are Aspire School (1.4 miles, Requires improvement); KITE College (2.3 miles); ALP Sittingbourne (2.8 miles, Good); and Meadowfield School (3.1 miles, Outstanding).
Aspire SchoolKITE CollegeALP SittingbourneMeadowfield School
Who goes there
Craftworks is approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014, so parents can ask for it to be named in their child's education, health and care (EHC) plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Kemsley Rail Station, about 1.1 miles away in a straight line.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 21 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson and violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Kent (101).
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Safeguarding: effective
Source: Ofsted, further education and skills inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its May 2024 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Personal development.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Approved
Section 41
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with Craftworks
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Apply to Kent for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Kent is 11 (the median across 711 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
Area Demand Pressure - Iwade
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Iwade
Across Kent council
Places available
19,539
Applications
18,644
Got 1st preference
78.9%
Got preferred school
96.2%
All secondary applications across Kent council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(4)
Special educational needs provision
Craftworks is approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014, so parents can ask for it to be named in their child's education, health and care (EHC) plan.
Source: Get Information about Schools (GIAS), Department for Education.
Questions parents ask about Craftworks
What is Craftworks's Ofsted rating?
Craftworks was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in May 2024.
What is the catchment area for Craftworks?
No fixed boundary. When Craftworks is oversubscribed, Kent allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Does Craftworks have specialist SEN provision?
Craftworks is approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014, so parents can ask for it to be named in their child's education, health and care (EHC) plan.
How do I apply to Craftworks?
Apply through Kent's coordinated admissions process, naming Craftworks on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Craftworks?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Kent is 11 (the median across 711 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Craftworks?
Craftworks is at The Stables, Culnells Farm, School Lane, Iwade, ME9 8QJ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)