Snowfields Academy

URN: 147870 • Maidstone ME14 5GA

Overview

Name
Snowfields Academy
URN
147870
Type
Free schools special
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
70.0 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Dee Pickerill (since 2025)
Telephone
01622250050
Website
Visit
Address
Popesfield Way, Maidstone ME14 5GA

Summary

Snowfields Academy, located in Maidstone, Kent, is a free special school catering to students with learning difficulties and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). With a current enrolment of 303 pupils, the school has a capacity of 298 and offers a nurturing environment where each student is valued as an individual. The academy is committed to fostering personal growth and academic success through a personalised approach to education.

The school’s ethos is encapsulated in its values: Be Kind, Work Hard, Communicate, Stay Safe, and Be Happy. These principles guide the curriculum, which combines vocational and academic subjects tailored to meet the diverse needs and aspirations of students. Snowfields Academy places a strong emphasis on pastoral care, ensuring that students receive the necessary support for their mental health and behavioural needs.

Snowfields Academy is rated outstanding by Ofsted and prides itself on its highly skilled staff, including Emotional Literacy Support Assistants, who work closely with students and their families. The school aims to prepare learners for life beyond education, fostering confidence and independence in a supportive community setting.

Key details

LA
Kent
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
298
Pupils
303
Boys
213
Girls
90
FSM %
34.40
Open date
2020-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-06-28
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Kent

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 303 213 90 298 34.40
2024-09-11 232 167 65 302 33.80
2023-09-11 85 61 24 302 29.40
2022-09-11 85 61 24 140 29.40
2021-09-11 46 34 12 140 34.80
2020-09-11 140

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