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King's Reach Education

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted
person Headteacher Paul Kirrage
location_onMaidstone, ME15 8SW
language Visit Website phone 01622693737
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Expected standard

Inspected 2026

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Students

8

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Age Range

11-25

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King's Reach Education is a Other independent special school secondary school in Maidstone, serving ages 11-25. Assessed at Expected standard by Ofsted on its latest Report Card inspection.

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School Summary

King's Reach Education is a special school in Maidstone, Kent, admitting pupils aged 11-25. The school has approximately 11 pupils on roll.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2026. The school's current overall rating is Expected standard. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Expected standard, behaviour and attitudes Strong standard, personal development Strong standard, and leadership and management Expected standard.

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

Academic Performance

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Specialist Provision Assessment Context

Because King's Reach Education is a specialist or alternative provision setting, pupils often follow tailored curricula rather than standard national GCSE or SAT benchmarks. National attainment figures below may be suppressed or reflect small cohorts.

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2024
Progress 8 Score

NP

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Attainment 8

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Grade 5+ E&M

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2023
Progress 8 Score

NP

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Attainment 8

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Grade 5+ E&M

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Ofsted History

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Report Archive

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Inspection History

2 Evaluations
Independent School standard inspection REIF Report Card
Report Card
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Curriculum & Teaching
Expected standard
Achievement
Expected standard
Attendance & Behaviour
Strong standard
Personal Development
Strong standard
Inclusion
Strong standard
Leadership & Governance
Expected standard
verified_user Safeguarding: Met
Independent school standard inspection - first EIF
Good
Education
Good
Behaviour
Good
Development
Outstanding
Leadership
Good
verified_user Safeguarding: Met

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