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Snodland, Kent

The Holmesdale School

Malling Road, Snodland, ME6 5HS

Ofsted rating

Good

Inspected 1 April 2025

Pupils

597

Ages

11 to 19

Gender

Mixed

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At a glance

Age range

Ages 11 to 19

Gender

Mixed

Pupils

597

Headteacher

Mr Glenn Prebble

Type

Secondary

Ofsted

Good

Local authority

Kent

Sixth form

Yes

Overview

About The Holmesdale School

The Holmesdale School is a secondary school in Snodland, Kent, serving pupils aged 11 to 19. It admits both boys and girls. The school has a sixth form.

Learning and school life

The curriculum is designed for pupils in the school's age range.

SEND and information for families

It is a mainstream school with resourced SEND provision. The school's SEND information covers autism. Parents should check the school's latest admissions policy and SEN information report for current details.

Getting in

School admissions

Admissions assessment

No separate entrance assessment

Ofsted rating

Good (inspected 1 April 2025)

View Ofsted report
How the school is doing

School results & attendance

N/A

KS2 results

N/A

N/A

A-Level results

Not published

N/A

Attendance

Not published

32%

Free school meals

Additional needs

SEND

SEND setting

Mainstream school with resourced provision

SEND provision

Resourced provision: resourced provision capacity 5; ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder

Specialisms

Autism

Before and after school

Wraparound & nursery

Nursery

No

Breakfast club

Please check with the school

After-school club

Please check with the school

Academic year 2026/27

The Holmesdale School term dates

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

Check the school website for exact dates and INSET days →
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Answers for parents

Frequently asked

What type of school is The Holmesdale School?

The Holmesdale School is a maintained secondary school. It admits both boys and girls.

What age range does The Holmesdale School cover?

The Holmesdale School serves pupils aged 11 to 19.

What SEND support does The Holmesdale School offer?

The Holmesdale School is a mainstream school with resourced SEND provision. Areas of SEND support include autism.

What is The Holmesdale School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Holmesdale School Good after its inspection on 1 April 2025.

Where is The Holmesdale School?

The Holmesdale School is at Malling Road, Snodland, Kent, ME6 5HS.

About this information. Compiled from published sources including the Department for Education, Ofsted and the school's own website. Last reviewed July 2026.

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