Pier View Academy, Gravesend
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Pierview Academy is life-changing for pupils who arrive with negative school experiences. The school combines high expectations with genuine care - pupils feel their needs are always met and learn to enjoy school again. With small-group teaching, a creative curriculum, and exceptional outdoor learning opportunities, pupils develop confidence, independence and social skills while achieving real qualifications.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional behaviour and attitudes - pupils are respectful and help their peers
- Outstanding sixth-form curriculum with diverse options (creative arts, construction, mechanics, equestrian studies) leading to successful outcomes
- Strong reading programme with daily reading, phonics support, and engaging library provision
- Highly personalised curriculum tailored to pupils' interests and EHC plans
- Excellent outdoor learning provision (The Lodge) with swimming, animal care, and practical building projects
Areas for Improvement
- Some staff do not consistently adapt learning tasks well enough for all pupils, causing some to struggle with accessing content
- Need to ensure all pupils receive suitably designed tasks that meet their individual needs
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with clear systems and a positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Theatre trips, Christmas markets, airport visits, restaurant trips, swimming, animal care, outdoor building projects, learning musical instruments, student ambassador roles, sponsored reads, community contribution projects
Pierview Academy is a special school that transforms pupils' experiences through personalised, holistic learning. The school has been rated Good overall, with Outstanding ratings for behaviour, attitudes, personal development, and sixth-form provision.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
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Avg class size
0
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
90%
Near capacity
36 pupils
40 capacity
4 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Gravesend
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Gravesend
Admissions Demand - Kent
Places available
19,410
Applications
18,281
Got 1st preference
80.6%
Got preferred school
96.5%
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Pier View Academy
Chantry Community Primary School
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Wrotham Road Primary School
Bronte School
St John's Catholic Primary School, Gravesend
Cecil Road Primary and Nursery School
Copperfield Academy
Whitehill Primary School
Westcourt Primary School
Rosherville Church of England Academy
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