Meopham School

URN: 139075 • Gravesend DA13 0AH

Overview

Name
Meopham School
URN
139075
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
SWALE ACADEMIES TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
55.5 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Ethan Roberts (since 2025)
Telephone
01474814646
Website
Visit
Address
Wrotham Road, Gravesend DA13 0AH

Summary

Meopham School is a mixed secondary academy located in Gravesend, Kent, with a current enrolment of 957 students, exceeding its capacity of 832. The school, which joined the Swale Academies Trust in February 2013, aims to provide academic excellence through a traditional curriculum within a supportive and inclusive environment. It was rated "Good" by Ofsted in April 2023, highlighting the positive relationships between pupils and staff.

The school prides itself on its strong family ethos and a consistent approach to teaching and learning, focusing on differentiation to meet the diverse needs of its students. The recent £14 million main school building, opened in Spring 2018, along with a second building set to complete in late Spring 2024, will provide modern learning environments designed to inspire students.

Meopham School is committed to fostering a nurturing community where students are encouraged to strive for personal bests. The school offers clear guidance on admissions and appeals, ensuring that parents have access to necessary information for securing a place for their children.

Key details

LA
Kent
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
SWALE ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
832
Pupils
957
Boys
539
Girls
418
FSM %
18.60
Open date
2013-02-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-04-20
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Kent

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 957 539 418 832 18.60
2024-09-11 1001 536 465 832 17.30
2023-09-11 936 469 467 832 15.40
2022-09-11 936 469 467 832 15.40
2021-09-11 857 421 436 832 17.90
2020-09-11 779 381 398 832 13.00

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