The Holmesdale School, Snodland
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Sixth Form
Ofsted Insights
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Sixth form.
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At a Glance
35.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
69 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
19.8
Avg class size
28
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
63%
Available places
606 pupils
959 capacity
353 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Snodland
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Snodland
Admissions Demand - Kent
Places available
19,410
Applications
18,281
Got 1st preference
80.6%
Got preferred school
96.5%
Secondary admissions across Kent (2025/26)
Inspection History
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
9.00836%
Overall absence
26.1745%
Persistent absence
596
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
The Holmesdale School
St Katherine's School & Nursery
Snodland CofE Primary School
Valley Invicta Primary School at Holborough Lakes
Halling Primary School
Lunsford Primary School
Brookfield Junior School
Brookfield Infant School
Leybourne, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy
Wouldham, All Saints Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
St Mark's Church of England Primary School, Eccles
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