Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre

About Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre

Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre is an academy converter in Tenterden, Kent, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,863 pupils on roll. It is part of TENTERDEN SCHOOLS TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (25 April 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 37.7 (2025/26). 27.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 3.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Kent →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,863 / 2,156 (86%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

25 April 2023

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.

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.

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

Ashford Road, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6LT

Phone

01580764222

Principal

Jeremy Single

Website

http://www.homewood-school.co.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre?

Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre is an academy converter in Tenterden, Kent, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre have?

Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre has 1,863 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre's Ofsted rating?

Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (25 April 2023).

How does Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 37.7 in 2025/26.

Is Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre part of an academy trust?

Yes — Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre is part of TENTERDEN SCHOOLS TRUST.

Where is Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre?

Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre is located at Ashford Road, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6LT.