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The Holmesdale School

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The Holmesdale School

Malling Road, Snodland, ME6 5HS

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Pupils
597
Ages
11-18
FSM
35.5%
Attainment 8
41.5
Ofsted
Good
Apr 2025

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
41.5
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
6.9%
Basics 9-5
35.0%

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 (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
10.0%
EBacc APS
3.38
EBacc 9-5
3.8%
EBacc 9-4
6.3%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
5.00
A*-A Grades
0.0%
A*-B Grades
0.0%
AAB+ %
N/A

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% data available for 2024/25 only

Based on 32 students entered

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About The Holmesdale School

The Holmesdale School is a secondary school in Snodland, Kent. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2025 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.5. The school has around 597 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Holmesdale School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Apr 2025 — Good
  2. Jul 2021 — Requires improvement (predecessor: The Holmesdale School)
  3. Feb 2021 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc… (predecessor: The Holmesdale School)
  4. Feb 2018 — Inadequate (predecessor: The Holmesdale School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about The Holmesdale School

What is The Holmesdale School's Ofsted rating?
The Holmesdale School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.
What are The Holmesdale School's latest exam results?
The Holmesdale School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.5. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Holmesdale School located?
The Holmesdale School is a secondary school in Snodland, Kent (ME6 5HS).
How many pupils attend The Holmesdale School?
The Holmesdale School has around 597 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Holmesdale School with other schools?
View The Holmesdale School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Kent.