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The Holmesdale School
Malling Road, Snodland, Kent, ME6 5HS, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
28.3 / 100
Bottom 28%
Better than 28% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
597
Capacity
959
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
62%
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Last inspected: 1 April 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 41.6 | Bottom 28% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 56% | Bottom 25% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 35% | Bottom 27% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 10% | Bottom 11% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 6% | Bottom 11% UK |
Parent View (69 responses)
★★★★★3.7
School has high expectations
88%
Good range of subjects
86%
Good range of extra-curricular
84%
Progress is communicated
81%
My child feels safe
80%
My child makes good progress
78%
Behaviour is good
78%
I'd recommend this school
78%
My child is happy
75%
School keeps me informed
75%
School supports development
71%
School responds to concerns
64%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.1%
Black African2.3%
Mixed Other2.0%
White Other1.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Asian Other0.7%
Asian Indian0.7%
Black Other0.5%
Other0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Location
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51.32394, 0.43806 · ME6 5HS
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN147897
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.holmesdale.kent.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Holmesdale School rated by Ofsted?
The Holmesdale School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 April 2025.
Is The Holmesdale School a good school?
The Holmesdale School scores 28.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 28% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about The Holmesdale School?
Based on 69 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Holmesdale School receives a satisfaction score of 74% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at The Holmesdale School in GCSEs?
The Holmesdale School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.6. 56% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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