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
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.
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.
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Nearby alternatives
- Five Acre Wood School (73.7)
- 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
- 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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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