Milestone Academy
Ash Road, Longfield, DA3 8JZ
Age range
2 to 19
Gender
Mixed
Pupils
371
Headteacher
Mrs Sarah Goosani
Type
Specialist
Ofsted
Outstanding
Local authority
Kent
Academy
Yes
Sixth form
Yes
About Milestone Academy
Milestone Academy is a special school in Longfield for children aged 2 to 19, teaching boys and girls. Around 371 pupils are on roll. It is an academy rather than a council-run school, though Kent still coordinates the application process. There is a sixth form on site, so students can stay on for post-16 study. Mrs Sarah Goosani leads the school.
Inspection at a glance
At its most recent Ofsted inspection on 4 June 2025, Milestone Academy was judged Outstanding. The full inspection report is linked from this page so you can read the inspectors' own words.
How the school is performing
Overall absence stands at 9.4%, which is attendance of about 90.6% (2024/25). Around 36.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals. Figures come from the Department for Education's published school performance data and are shown in full further down this page.
Getting a place at Milestone Academy
Milestone Academy is a special school, so places are arranged through the education, health and care plan process rather than the normal application round. Kent names the school in a child's EHCP after consulting it. Always check the current admissions policy on the school's own website before you apply, because criteria can change year to year.
SEND at a glance
Milestone Academy is a specialist SEND setting, so every pupil on roll has identified additional needs. Named areas of need it supports include Autism, Moderate learning difficulties, Severe learning difficulties, Profound and multiple learning difficulties, Physical disability. Recorded provision: SEN unit: SEN unit capacity 355; ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder; PD - Physical Disability; MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty; SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty; PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty. The school's SEN information report is the authoritative source and is linked in the SEND section below.
Before and after school
For working families the school runs an on-site nursery. Session times, costs and availability are set by the school, so confirm them before you rely on a place.
Milestone Academy contact details and location
You will find Milestone Academy at Ash Road, Longfield, Kent, DA3 8JZ. The school office can be reached on 01474 709420. A map, directions and the school's own website link are on this page.
Ofsted inspection
Overall effectiveness
Last inspection: 4 June 2025
Milestone Academy admissions and catchment area
No entrance test - you apply on the common application form
Milestone Academy does not run its own entrance test. As an academy, its governing trust is the admissions authority and sets the arrangements within the national Admissions Code, while Kent County Council coordinates applications and offers. Oversubscription criteria usually cover looked-after children, siblings, distance from the school, and (for faith schools) faith criteria.
Official links
Dates and criteria change each year - always confirm with the school and Kent County Council. KCC school admissions →
How to apply
1. Apply on the common application form (autumn term before Reception)
Complete the Primary Common Application Form on the Kent County Council website by mid-January - for September 2026 entry the window ran from Friday 7 November 2025 to Thursday 15 January 2026, and offers were emailed on Thursday 16 April 2026.
2. National Offer Day (mid-April)
You'll be told your allocated school by email - for 2026 entry KCC emailed offers on Thursday 16 April 2026 after 4pm, with offers visible online from 5pm.
3. Accept and, if needed, appeal
Accept your place by the given date. If you didn't get your preferred school, you have the right to appeal.
4. In-year admissions
Moving mid-year? In-year applications for an academy are usually made direct to the school - check its website for the in-year form, or contact Kent County Council if you need help finding a place.
Didn't get a place? You can appeal
If Milestone Academy is not offered on National Offer Day, you can appeal the decision. The appeal is heard by an independent panel and is free to submit.
How to appeal a school offerMilestone Academy results and attendance
KS2 results
A-Level results
Not published
Attendance
Free school meals
SEND support at Milestone Academy
SEND setting
Specialist school
SEND provision
SEN unit: SEN unit capacity 355; ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder; PD - Physical Disability; MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty; SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty; PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty
Specialisms
- Autism
- Moderate learning difficulties
- Severe learning difficulties
- Profound and multiple learning difficulties
- Physical disability
For full details, visit the school's SEND information page.
Wraparound care and nursery at Milestone Academy
Nursery
Yes
Breakfast club
Please check with the school
After-school club
Please check with the school
Milestone Academy term dates: Kent standard term dates for 2026/27
These are Kent County Council's standard term dates. Your school may use different dates and INSET days, so check the school's website before making plans.
Autumn 1 · 2026
1 Sep-23 Oct
Autumn 2 · 2026
2 Nov-18 Dec
Spring 1 · 2027
4 Jan-12 Feb
Spring 2 · 2027
22 Feb-25 Mar
Summer 1 · 2027
12 Apr-28 May
Summer 2 · 2027
7 Jun-21 Jul
Milestone Academy: frequently asked questions
How do I apply for a place at Milestone Academy?
Places at Milestone Academy are arranged through the education, health and care plan (EHCP) process. Ask your SEN casework team at Kent to consult the school as part of your child's plan.
What is Milestone Academy's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Milestone Academy Outstanding at its inspection on 4 June 2025. You can open the full report from the inspection section of this page.
How big is Milestone Academy and what ages does it take?
Milestone Academy has around 371 pupils on roll and covers ages 2 to 19. It is a mixed school taking boys and girls.
What SEND support does Milestone Academy offer?
Milestone Academy is recorded as a specialist school. Named areas of need include Autism, Moderate learning difficulties, Severe learning difficulties, Profound and multiple learning difficulties, Physical disability. The school's SEN information report has the current detail and is linked in the SEND section of this page.
Does Milestone Academy have a nursery or wraparound care?
Milestone Academy offers a nursery. Times, costs and availability are set by the school, so check directly before booking.
What are Milestone Academy's term dates and INSET days?
Milestone Academy follows the standard Kent pattern for 2026/27, set out term by term on this page. INSET days are set by the school itself, so confirm them on the school's own calendar.
Where is Milestone Academy and how do I contact the school?
Milestone Academy is at Ash Road, Longfield, Kent, DA3 8JZ. The office number is 01474 709420. A map and directions are on this page.
About this information. Compiled from published sources including the Department for Education, Ofsted and the school's own website. Last reviewed Summer 2026.
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