276
Pupils · 2024/25
19%
EAL · 2024/25
33%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
The latest DfE performance data shown is from 2016/17. Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Outstanding
Ofsted inspection · 02/11/2023
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityKent
PhaseAll-through with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio8.7:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Ifield School · All-through · Kent
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
276
Pupil : teacher ratio
8.7
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
19%
FSM eligible
46%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
10%
Persistent absence
33%
Contact
Address
Cedar Avenue, Gravesend, DA12 5JT
Local authority
Kent
Website
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Sixth form — Key Stage 5
| Year | A-level APS | Avg grade | VA progress | AAB+ | Cohort |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016/17 | Not eligible | Not eligible | Not applicable | Not eligible | 15 |
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 276 | 6.9 | 100% | 19% | 46% | 10% | 33% |
| 2023/24 | 277 | 6.9 | 100% | 20% | 45% | 12% | 38% |
| 2022/23 | 265 | 7.0 | 100% | 19% | 41% | 12% | 37% |
| 2021/22 | 264 | 6.4 | 100% | 20% | 40% | 16% | 50% |
| 2020/21 | 250 | 6.3 | 100% | 22% | 34% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 237 | 6.1 | 100% | 20% | 38% | 10% | 28% |
| 2017/18 | 228 | 5.7 | 100% | 20% | 39% | 10% | 30% |
| 2016/17 | 222 | 5.8 | 100% | 20% | 38% | 8% | 24% |
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