854
Pupils · 2024/25
8%
EAL · 2024/25
34%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Outstanding
Ofsted inspection · 02/07/2024
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityKent
PhaseAll-through with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio7.9:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Five Acre Wood School · All-through · Kent
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
854
Pupil : teacher ratio
7.9
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
8%
FSM eligible
40%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
11%
Persistent absence
34%
Contact
Address
Boughton Lane, Maidstone, ME15 9QF
Local authority
Kent
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 854 | 9.7 | 100% | 8% | 40% | 11% | 34% |
| 2023/24 | 845 | 10.5 | 100% | 7% | 40% | 12% | 38% |
| 2022/23 | 793 | 9.5 | 100% | 7% | 37% | 13% | 41% |
| 2021/22 | 724 | 8.8 | 100% | 7% | 38% | 12% | 38% |
| 2020/21 | 628 | 9.0 | 100% | 7% | 34% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 456 | 8.9 | 100% | 6% | 33% | 10% | 26% |
| 2017/18 | 386 | 8.7 | 100% | 5% | 34% | 10% | 30% |
| 2016/17 | 309 | 7.7 | 100% | 4% | 34% | 10% | 30% |
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