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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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