Ifield School

About Ifield School

Ifield School is a foundation special school in Gravesend, Kent, England, for pupils aged 4–19. It has 276 pupils on roll. It is part of Kent Special Educational Needs Trust (KSENT). At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 47.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 19.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Kent →

School Type

Foundation special school

Age Range

Ages 4–19

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

276 / 223 (124%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Cedar Avenue, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 5JT

Phone

01474365485

Headteacher

Madeleine Arnold-Jones

Website

http://www.ifieldschool.com

Academy Trust

Kent Special Educational Needs Trust (KSENT)

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Ifield School?

Ifield School is a foundation special school in Gravesend, Kent, England, for pupils aged 4–19.

How many pupils does Ifield School have?

Ifield School has 276 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Ifield School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

0% of pupils at Ifield School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Ifield School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Ifield School is part of Kent Special Educational Needs Trust (KSENT).

Where is Ifield School?

Ifield School is located at Cedar Avenue, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 5JT.