King's Reach Education
St Hilary's House, Reculver Walk, Senacre, Maidstone, ME15 8SW
Ofsted report card
Expected standard overall
New Nov 2025 system · 6 areas rated · See below
See the Ofsted ratingsPupils
11
Ages
11 to 25
Gender
Boys
Age range
11 to 25
Gender
Boys
Pupils
11
Headteacher
Headteacher Paul Kirrage
Type
Independent
Ofsted
Rated across 6 areas
Faith
Christian
Local authority
Kent
About King's Reach Education
Based in Maidstone, King's Reach Education is a special school for children aged 11 to 25 and takes boys. The school currently has about 11 pupils. That puts it among the smaller special schools in Maidstone on our figures. The school has a Christian character. As an independent school it is fee-paying and sits outside the local authority admissions system. The headteacher is Headteacher Paul Kirrage.
Inspection at a glance
King's Reach Education does not currently hold a published overall inspection grade on our records. The most recent inspection activity we hold is dated 28 April 2026. The full inspection report is linked from this page so you can read the inspectors' own words.
Getting a place at King's Reach Education
King's Reach Education sets its own admissions. Families apply to the school directly rather than through a council application round, and places usually follow a visit, registration and the school's own assessment. 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
King's Reach Education is a specialist SEND setting, so every pupil on roll has identified additional needs. Named areas of need it supports include Social, emotional and mental health needs, trauma-related needs. Recorded provision: Specialist school. Support listed by the school includes trauma-informed practice; therapeutic interventions; personalised SEND pathways; support for confidence and independence. The school's SEN information report is the authoritative source and is linked in the SEND section below.
King's Reach Education contact details and location
King's Reach Education is at St Hilary's House, Reculver Walk, Senacre, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 8SW. The school office can be reached on 01622 693737. A map, directions and the school's own website link are on this page.
Ofsted inspection
Leadership & Governance
How well the school is led and overseen
Curriculum & Teaching
What pupils are taught and how well
Achievement
How well pupils do in their learning
Attendance & Behaviour
How pupils behave and how often they attend
Personal Development & Wellbeing
Support for pupils' wider growth and wellbeing
Inclusion
How well the school supports every pupil, including those with extra needs
Based on the Ofsted inspection of 28/04/2026.
King's Reach Education admissions and catchment area
This is an independent school
King's Reach Education runs its own admissions process. You apply directly to the school, usually with a registration fee, an assessment or taster day, and often an interview. As a Christian school, faith-based criteria may apply in oversubscription - a supplementary information form is usually required. Bursaries and scholarships may be available - ask early.
Official links
Applications go direct to the school - you do not apply through your local council.
How to apply
1. Book a visit or open day
Most independent schools want you to visit before you apply - open days and private tours are both usually offered.
2. Register with the school
Complete the school's registration form and pay the registration fee. Some schools have a waiting list a year or more ahead.
3. Assessment / taster day
Depending on age, this can be an informal assessment, a taster day in class, or a formal entrance test with an interview.
4. Offer and deposit
The school makes an offer directly. A deposit secures the place; check the terms and notice period carefully.
5. Bursaries & scholarships
Ask about means-tested bursaries and scholarships. Deadlines are often earlier than main entry.
Didn't get a place? Ask about waiting lists
Independent schools manage their own admissions. If you are not offered a place at King's Reach Education, ask about the waiting list and whether a late application is possible.
King's Reach Education results and attendance
KS2 results
N/A
A-Level results
N/A
Attendance
N/A
Free school meals
N/A
SEND support at King's Reach Education
SEND setting
Specialist school
SEND provision
Specialist school
Specialisms
- Social
- emotional and mental health needs
- trauma-related needs
How SEND support works
Trauma-informed practice; therapeutic interventions; personalised SEND pathways; support for confidence and independence
For full details, visit the school's SEND information page.
Wraparound care and nursery at King's Reach Education
Nursery
No
Breakfast club
Please check with the school
After-school club
Please check with the school
King's Reach Education 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
King's Reach Education: frequently asked questions
How do I apply for a place at King's Reach Education?
King's Reach Education is independent, so you apply to the school directly rather than through a council round. Contact the admissions office to arrange a visit and register.
What is King's Reach Education's Ofsted rating?
King's Reach Education has no published overall inspection grade on our records at present. You can open the full report from the inspection section of this page.
What SEND support does King's Reach Education offer?
King's Reach Education is recorded as a specialist school. Named areas of need include Social, emotional and mental health needs, trauma-related needs. The school's SEN information report has the current detail and is linked in the SEND section of this page.
What are King's Reach Education's term dates and INSET days?
King's Reach Education 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.
How much are fees at King's Reach Education?
King's Reach Education publishes its current fees on its own website.
Where is King's Reach Education and how do I contact the school?
King's Reach Education is at St Hilary's House, Reculver Walk, Senacre, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 8SW. The office number is 01622 693737. A map and directions are on this page.
How big is King's Reach Education and what ages does it take?
King's Reach Education has around 11 pupils on roll and covers ages 11 to 25. It is a single-sex school for boys.
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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