Special schoolData as of May 2026

Five Acre Wood School

Boughton Lane, Maidstone, ME15 9QF

A Outstanding-rated special school in Maidstone where 0% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

Foundation special school

Pupils

854

Ages

4-19

FSM

39.0%

Capacity

680

Ofsted

Outstanding

Jul 2024

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

0.0%

Writing

0.0%

Maths

0.0%

RWM Combined

0.0%

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

N/A

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

N/A

Basics 9-5

N/A

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

DfE school-level GCSE grade distribution is available from 2023/24 onwards; no data for earlier years

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About Five Acre Wood School

Five Acre Wood School is a secondary school in Maidstone, Kent. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2024 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 0% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 854 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Boughton Lane, Maidstone, ME15 9QF | More schools in Kent

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Five Acre Wood School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Jul 2024 — Outstanding
Mar 2015 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Five Acre Wood School

What is Five Acre Wood School's Ofsted rating?

Five Acre Wood School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.

What are Five Acre Wood School's latest exam results?

Five Acre Wood School: KS2 2024/25: 0% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Five Acre Wood School located?

Five Acre Wood School is a secondary school in Maidstone, Kent (ME15 9QF).

How many pupils attend Five Acre Wood School?

Five Acre Wood School has around 854 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Five Acre Wood School with other schools?

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