Five Acre Wood School
URN: 119055 • Maidstone ME15 9QF
Overview
- Name
- Five Acre Wood School
- URN
- 119055
- Type
- Foundation special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Kent Special Educational Needs Trust (KSENT)
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 73.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Peggy Murphy (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01622743925
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Boughton Lane, Maidstone ME15 9QF
Summary
Five Acre Wood School is a Foundation special school located in Maidstone, Kent, catering to children and young people aged 4 to 19 with Profound, Severe, and Complex Learning Difficulties, including those on the Autistic Spectrum. With a current enrolment of 854 pupils, the school exceeds its capacity of 680, reflecting its vital role in the local community.
The school is dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where every student can thrive. It offers a tailored curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of its pupils, focusing on personal development, social skills, and academic achievement. The staff are committed to providing high-quality support and fostering a nurturing atmosphere that encourages growth and learning.
Five Acre Wood School actively engages with the community, hosting events such as charity matches and open days to promote awareness and inclusivity. The school’s ethos revolves around collaboration and support, ensuring that families are involved in their children's education and development, thereby enhancing the overall school experience. For more information, visit their website at [fiveacrewood.co.uk](http://www.fiveacrewood.co.uk).
The school is dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where every student can thrive. It offers a tailored curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of its pupils, focusing on personal development, social skills, and academic achievement. The staff are committed to providing high-quality support and fostering a nurturing atmosphere that encourages growth and learning.
Five Acre Wood School actively engages with the community, hosting events such as charity matches and open days to promote awareness and inclusivity. The school’s ethos revolves around collaboration and support, ensuring that families are involved in their children's education and development, thereby enhancing the overall school experience. For more information, visit their website at [fiveacrewood.co.uk](http://www.fiveacrewood.co.uk).
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Nearby alternatives
- Snowfields Academy (70.0)
- Shernold School (63.4)
- Bower Grove School (59.9)
- St Helens Montessori School (48.3)
- King's Reach Education (48.0)
Key details
- LA
- Kent
- Age range
- 2 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Kent Special Educational Needs Trust (KSENT)
- Capacity
- 680
- Pupils
- 854
- Boys
- 610
- Girls
- 244
- FSM %
- 39.00
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-03-28
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Kent
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 854 | 610 | 244 | 680 | 39.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 845 | 597 | 248 | 680 | 37.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 724 | 503 | 221 | 680 | 34.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 724 | 503 | 221 | 680 | 34.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 628 | 430 | 198 | 680 | 34.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 551 | 374 | 177 | 26.00 |
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