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The Holmesdale School

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The Holmesdale School

Malling Road, Snodland, ME6 5HS

Academy sponsor led · Ages 11–18 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Apr 2025

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

41.5school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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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%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

41.5

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2338.646.4
2023/2435.746.4
2024/2541.546.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23-0.060.00
2023/24-0.520.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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

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Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 32 students entered

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Nearby secondary schools

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Grow 19 LTD
0 km away · Special post 16 institution
The Rosewood School
3.02 km away · Pupil referral unit
Good
Aylesford School
3.33 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good
Medway Green School
3.58 km away · Other independent special school
The Malling School
3.73 km away · Foundation school
Good

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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). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 69 responses), 78% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.5. The school has around 597 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Malling Road, Snodland, ME6 5HS | More schools in Kent

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

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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 do parents say about The Holmesdale School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 69 responses): 78% of parents would recommend The Holmesdale School.
What are The Holmesdale School's latest exam results?
The Holmesdale School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.5. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
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?
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