How many pupils does The Holmesdale School have?

The Holmesdale School has 597 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does The Holmesdale School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The Holmesdale School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 39.7 in 2025/26.

Is The Holmesdale School part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Holmesdale School is part of SWALE ACADEMIES TRUST.

Where is The Holmesdale School?

The Holmesdale School is located at Malling Road, Snodland, Kent, ME6 5HS.

The Holmesdale School

Malling Road, Snodland, Kent, ME6 5HS

Not rated

Inspected 1 April 2025 · no overall grade

No overall grade

Ofsted

39.7

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

597

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About The Holmesdale School

The Holmesdale School is an academy sponsor led in Snodland, Kent, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 597 pupils on roll. It is part of SWALE ACADEMIES TRUST. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 39.7 (2025/26). 35.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4% 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: 597 / 959 (62%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 1 April 2025

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

35.5%

Free school meals

EAL

1.8%

SEN support

12.4%

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)

39.7

Attainment 8

77 pupils

22.1%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

58.4%

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)

E-

A-level average grade

12 students

Where pupils go next

84%

Sustained destination

76%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

9.0%

Overall absence

26.2%

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.

43.14

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +7.1 vs 2023/24

17.1

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.5 vs 2023/24

7.08

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +1.4 vs 2023/24

£52,004

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 17% on leadership pay

↑ +£6,091 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

↓ -1 vs 2023/24

7.6

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 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.

£10,640

Spend per pupil

£10,806

Income per pupil

49%

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: Malling Road, Snodland, Kent, ME6 5HS
Phone: 01634240416
Head Teacher: Glenn Prebble
Website: https://www.holmesdale.kent.sch.uk

Academy Trust

SWALE ACADEMIES TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Holmesdale School?: The Holmesdale School is an academy sponsor led in Snodland, Kent, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does The Holmesdale School have?: The Holmesdale School has 597 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does The Holmesdale School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at The Holmesdale School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 39.7 in 2025/26.
Is The Holmesdale School part of an academy trust?: Yes — The Holmesdale School is part of SWALE ACADEMIES TRUST.
Where is The Holmesdale School?: The Holmesdale School is located at Malling Road, Snodland, Kent, ME6 5HS.

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