How many pupils does Meopham School have?

Meopham School has 957 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Meopham School's Ofsted rating?

Meopham School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (19 April 2023).

How does Meopham School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Meopham School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 38.4 in 2025/26.

Is Meopham School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Meopham School is part of SWALE ACADEMIES TRUST.

Where is Meopham School?

Meopham School is located at Wrotham Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA13 0AH.

Meopham School

Wrotham Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA13 0AH

Good

Inspected 19 April 2023

Good

Ofsted

38.4

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

957

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About Meopham School

Meopham School is an academy sponsor led in Gravesend, Kent, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 957 pupils on roll. It is part of SWALE ACADEMIES TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (19 April 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 38.4 (2025/26). 20.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 3.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Kent →
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 957 / 832 (115%) · over capacity
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 19 April 2023

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

20.3%

Free school meals

3.6%

EAL

5.8%

SEN support

5.8%

EHC plan

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

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

38.4

Attainment 8

175 pupils

28.6%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

54.3%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

C-

A-level average grade

6 students

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

52%

To higher education

To top-third universities

Where pupils go next

96%

Sustained destination

85%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

10.8%

Overall absence

32.5%

Persistent absence

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.

Workforce

2024/25

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

54.2

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +1.8 vs 2023/24

19.1

Pupils per teacher

↓ -2.5 vs 2023/24

13.08

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -0.8 vs 2023/24

£53,109

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 19% on leadership pay

↑ +£2,635 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

↓ -1 vs 2023/24

10.7

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +1.8 vs 2023/24

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.

School finances

2024-25

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

£7,054

Spend per pupil

£7,695

Income per pupil

64%

Spent on teaching staff

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: Wrotham Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA13 0AH
Phone: 01474814646
Head Teacher: Ethan Roberts
Website: meophamschool.org.uk

Academy Trust

SWALE ACADEMIES TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Meopham School?: Meopham School is an academy sponsor led in Gravesend, Kent, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does Meopham School have?: Meopham School has 957 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Meopham School's Ofsted rating?: Meopham School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (19 April 2023).
How does Meopham School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Meopham School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 38.4 in 2025/26.
Is Meopham School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Meopham School is part of SWALE ACADEMIES TRUST.
Where is Meopham School?: Meopham School is located at Wrotham Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA13 0AH.

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