Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre
URN: 137484 • Tenterden TN30 6LT
Overview
- Name
- Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre
- URN
- 137484
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- TENTERDEN SCHOOLS TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 65.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jeremy Single (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01580764222
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Ashford Road, Tenterden TN30 6LT
Summary
Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre, located in Tenterden, Kent, is a mixed secondary academy with a strong commitment to inclusivity and academic excellence. With a current enrolment of 1,863 students and a capacity of 2,156, the school has established a reputation for achieving above national averages at both GCSE and Sixth Form levels. The school focuses on adding value to each student's potential, regardless of their prior attainment.
The curriculum at Homewood is designed to support seamless transitions through various educational stages, from Year 7 to Sixth Form. Students are encouraged to develop independence, resourcefulness, and ambition as they progress through their studies, particularly in Year 10 when they select their GCSE options. The Sixth Form offers Level 3 courses that prepare students for further education or employment, fostering essential life skills.
Homewood School also emphasizes community engagement, exemplified by initiatives like the school lottery, which aims to raise funds for student development. The school actively promotes a culture of learning, respect, and belonging, ensuring that all students feel supported throughout their educational journey.
The curriculum at Homewood is designed to support seamless transitions through various educational stages, from Year 7 to Sixth Form. Students are encouraged to develop independence, resourcefulness, and ambition as they progress through their studies, particularly in Year 10 when they select their GCSE options. The Sixth Form offers Level 3 courses that prepare students for further education or employment, fostering essential life skills.
Homewood School also emphasizes community engagement, exemplified by initiatives like the school lottery, which aims to raise funds for student development. The school actively promotes a culture of learning, respect, and belonging, ensuring that all students feel supported throughout their educational journey.
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Key details
- LA
- Kent
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- TENTERDEN SCHOOLS TRUST
- Capacity
- 2156
- Pupils
- 1863
- Boys
- 892
- Girls
- 971
- FSM %
- 29.20
- Open date
- 2011-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-04-26
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Kent
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1863 | 892 | 971 | 2156 | 29.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1947 | 920 | 1027 | 2156 | 28.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 2089 | 953 | 1136 | 2156 | 23.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 2089 | 953 | 1136 | 2156 | 23.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 2068 | 965 | 1103 | 2156 | 19.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 2037 | 966 | 1071 | 2156 | 15.60 |
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