Ofsted: Outstanding

Five Acre Wood School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMrs Peggy Murphy

corporate_fareKent Special Educational Needs Trust (KSENT)

location_onMaidstone, ME15 9QF

language Visit Website phone 1622743925

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Inspected 2024

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Students

793

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Age Range

4-19

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Five Acre Wood School is a Foundation special school school in Maidstone, serving ages 4-19. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted — the highest possible grade.

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School Summary

Five Acre Wood School is a foundation special school in Maidstone, Kent, admitting pupils aged 4-19. It is part of Kent Special Educational Needs Trust (KSENT). The school has approximately 854 pupils on roll, of whom 40% are eligible for free school meals.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Outstanding. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Outstanding, behaviour and attitudes Outstanding, personal development Outstanding, and leadership and management Outstanding.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 7.9:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 1.5 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

2024

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

2023

Progress 8 Score

-1.67

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

0.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS0.03

2022

Progress 8 Score

-1.87

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

0.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS0.04

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

2018

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

100%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)100%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

100%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)100%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)96%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

100%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)100%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

100%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)100%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

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Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

2025

R/W/M Expected Standard

LA 61%

Reading0% LA 74%

Writing0% LA 72%

Maths0% LA 70%

Read SS

Maths SS

GPS SS

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2024

R/W/M Expected Standard

LA 60%England 61%

Reading0% LA 75% · Eng 74%

Writing0% LA 73% · Eng 72%

Maths0% LA 69% · Eng 73%

Read SS

Maths SS

GPS SS

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2023

R/W/M Expected Standard

LA 58%England 60%

Reading0% LA 72% · Eng 73%

Writing0% LA 72% · Eng 71%

Maths0% LA 69% · Eng 73%

Read SS

Maths SS

GPS SS

Progress (0 = national avg)

-12.9

Read

LA -0.4

-14.5 to -11.2

-11.6

Write

LA -0.2

-13.3 to -10.0

-12.9

Maths

LA -1.2

-14.5 to -11.3

2019

R/W/M Expected Standard

LA 67%England 65%

Reading0% LA 75% · Eng 73%

Writing0% LA 81% · Eng 78%

Maths0% LA 77% · Eng 79%

Read SS

Maths SS

GPS SS

Progress (0 = national avg)

-4.6

Read

LA 0.0

-7.1 to -2.1

-4.6

Write

LA 0.1

-6.9 to -2.2

-5.3

Maths

LA -0.6

-7.5 to -3.1

2018

R/W/M Expected Standard

LA 65%

Reading0% LA 76%

Writing0% LA 80%

Maths0% LA 73%

Read SS

Maths SS

GPS SS

Progress (0 = national avg)

-5.7

Read

LA 0.0

-7.9 to -3.5

-5

Write

LA 0.4

-7.1 to -2.9

-6.7

Maths

LA -0.5

-8.7 to -4.7

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

02 July 2024

Inspection Report

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28 March 2019

Inspection Report

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25 March 2015

Inspection Report

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26 January 2012

Inspection Report

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25 February 2009

Inspection Report

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25 April 2006

Inspection Report

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12 June 2000

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2024-07-02

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

Outstanding

Behaviour

Outstanding

Development

Outstanding

Leadership

Outstanding

2019-03-28

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2015-03-25

S5 Inspection Legacy

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2012-01-26

None EIF

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

0.9%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

0.8%(7 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 854 pupils. During this period, there were 8 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 0.9%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg
2024/25 (Spring term)	854	8	0.9%	7.3%
2024/25 (Autumn term)	857	18	2.1%	7.8%
2023/24 (Summer term)	858	9	1.0%	7.4%
2023/24 (Spring term)	845	14	1.7%	7.1%
2023/24 (Autumn term)	846	11	1.3%	8.2%
2022/23 (Summer term)	798	2	0.3%	6.6%
2022/23 (Spring term)	793	8	1.0%	6.4%
2022/23 (Autumn term)	787	7	0.9%	5.9%
2021/22 (Summer term)	750	8	1.1%	4.7%
2021/22 (Spring term)	724	3	0.4%	4.9%
2021/22 (Autumn term)	724	0	0.0%	4.4%
2020/21 (Summer term)	646	0	0.0%	3.6%
2020/21 (Spring term)	628	0	0.0%	1.0%
2020/21 (Autumn term)	618	0	0.0%	3.9%
2019/20 (Summer term)	551	0	0.0%	0.0%
2019/20 (Spring term)	551	0	0.0%	3.2%
2019/20 (Autumn term)	545	0	0.0%	4.2%
2018/19 (Summer term)	468	0	0.0%	3.1%
2018/19 (Spring term)	456	0	0.0%	3.8%
2018/19 (Autumn term)	443	0	0.0%	3.8%
2017/18 (Summer term)	392	0	0.0%	3.4%
2017/18 (Spring term)	386	0	0.0%	3.0%
2017/18 (Autumn term)	370	0	0.0%	3.7%
2016/17 (Summer term)	309	0	0.0%	3.0%
2016/17 (Spring term)	309	0	0.0%	3.3%
2016/17 (Autumn term)	304	0	0.0%	3.1%

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 448 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 149 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 138 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 56 pupils

Profound & Multiple Learning 35 pupils

Physical Disability 22 pupils

Hearing Impairment 3 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 2 pupils

Visual Impairment 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

86.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

83.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

14.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree33%

agree39%

disagree13%

strongly disagree6%

don't know9%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree40%

agree31%

disagree14%

strongly disagree14%

don't know2%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree33%

agree23%

disagree12%

strongly disagree12%

don't know1%

not applicable19%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes100%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree53%

agree29%

disagree9%

strongly disagree8%

dont know2%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree32%

agree36%

disagree9%

strongly disagree13%

don't know10%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree48%

agree32%

disagree10%

strongly disagree8%

don't know2%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree50%

agree30%

disagree11%

strongly disagree8%

don't know1%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree38%

agree34%

disagree12%

strongly disagree8%

don't know9%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree35%

agree40%

disagree12%

strongly disagree6%

don't know7%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree43%

agree34%

disagree9%

strongly disagree8%

don't know6%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes80%

no20%

Five Acre Wood School

School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

Staffing

Teacher Turnover