Snowfields Academy
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Special school, Free schools special |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Address | Popesfield Way, Weavering, ME14 5GA |
| URN | 147870 |
School Census
| Total | 175 |
| Girls/Boys | 56/119 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 32.0%/68.0% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 0.0% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 60 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 0.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 27/06/2023 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 27/06/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal Development | Outstanding |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 17.1 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 5.30% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 15.80% |
| Entering EBacc | 0.00% |
| EBacc average point score | 1.45 |
| Progress 8 | -1.7 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 14.4 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 5% |
| Entering EBacc | 0% |
| EBacc average point score | 1.25 |
| Progress 8 | -2.46 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | - |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | - |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | - |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | - |
| Progress 8 | - |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 7% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 17% |
| agree | 9% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 5% |
| not applicable | 50% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 4% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 6% |
| not applicable | 14% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 98% |
| no | 2% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 57% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| dont know | 1% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 9% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 56% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 4% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 15% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 7% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 3% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 78% |
| no | 22% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 87.9% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 84.6% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
Bearsted Primary Academy
(0.00 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Popesfield Way, , ME14 5GA
School of Science and Technology Maidstone
(0.43 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 11-19, Gender: Mixed
Address: New Cut Road, , ME14 5GQ