MEPA ACADEMY
URN: 148632 • ME14 1PF
Overview
- Name
- MEPA ACADEMY
- URN
- 148632
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 52.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Mandy Ellen (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01622756644
- Website
- Visit MEPA ACADEMY website
- Address
-
27 & 29 EARL STREET, ME14 1PF
Find on Google Maps
Summary
MEPA Academy is an independent performing arts school located in Maidstone, Kent, catering to a mixed-gender student body of 22 pupils, with a capacity for 50. The school is dedicated to providing a safe and supportive environment where students can thrive academically and artistically. The principal, Mandy Ellen, emphasises the importance of hard work and engagement in lessons, aiming to help students reach their full potential and prepare for their future pathways after Year 11.
The curriculum at MEPA Academy focuses on delivering high-quality training in musical theatre and dance, complemented by academic education. The school prides itself on offering tailored support to each student, fostering their individual talents and skills while promoting a strong work ethic. The leadership team, including Vice Principal Emma Finch, is committed to nurturing creativity and individuality, ensuring that students are well-prepared for the challenges of the performing arts industry.
With over 30 years of experience in the field, MEPA Academy aims to provide accessible professional training locally, allowing students to pursue their passions without the need to travel to London. The school fosters a sense of community, encouraging collaboration and mutual respect among students and staff.
The curriculum at MEPA Academy focuses on delivering high-quality training in musical theatre and dance, complemented by academic education. The school prides itself on offering tailored support to each student, fostering their individual talents and skills while promoting a strong work ethic. The leadership team, including Vice Principal Emma Finch, is committed to nurturing creativity and individuality, ensuring that students are well-prepared for the challenges of the performing arts industry.
With over 30 years of experience in the field, MEPA Academy aims to provide accessible professional training locally, allowing students to pursue their passions without the need to travel to London. The school fosters a sense of community, encouraging collaboration and mutual respect among students and staff.
Useful links
- SEND (sen)
- 2023-24 Scrapbook (download)
- 2024-25 Scrapbook (download)
- Download Prospectus (download)
- Academic Roadmaps (download)
- Term Dates (download)
- 2025-26 (download)
- Uniform (download)
- Year 9 Options (download)
- Privacy (download)
Nearby alternatives
- The Quest School (74.4)
- Five Acre Wood School (73.7)
- Woodpecker Court (70.2)
- Snowfields Academy (70.0)
- Leigh Academy Milestone (69.0)
Key details
- LA
- Kent
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 50
- Pupils
- 22
- Boys
- 3
- Girls
- 19
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2021-09-09
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-09-29
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 22 | 3 | 19 | 50 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 18 | 4 | 14 | 50 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 19 | 4 | 15 | 50 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 19 | 4 | 15 | 50 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 50 |
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