Estuary Academy is an alternative provision academy in Gravesend, Kent, for children and young people aged 11 to 16.
- Ages 11–16
- 30 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
School details
- Type
- Alternative provision academy
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 30
- Headteacher
- Ms Zoe Martyndale-Howard
- Part of
- Alternative Learning Trust
- Opened
- 1 September 2020
- Free school meals
- 46.7% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Kent
- School reference (URN)
- 148144
How to get a place
3 steps
- Talk to your child’s school or the council
Places in alternative provision are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Kent council, rather than applied for directly.
- If your child has an EHC plan
The placement should be agreed through the plan, with you involved in the decision.
- Get free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can explain your options and come to meetings with you.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Rated Good, June 2023
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in June 2023.
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Contact and getting there
Richmond Drive, Gravesend, DA12 4DJ
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Other SEND schools nearby
- LINK19 College Independent · Ages 19–25 0.3 miles
- Tymberwood Academy Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted: Good 0.4 miles
- Thamesview School Mainstream + base · Ages 11–18 · Ofsted: Good 0.5 miles
By need in Kent: Autism (63) · Speech and language (32) · Physical (14) · SEMH (11) · Severe learning (11) · PMLD (11) · Moderate learning (10) · Hearing (10) · Vision (8) · Dyslexia and SpLD (4) · Multi-sensory (3)
Questions about Estuary Academy
How do I get a place at Estuary Academy?
Places at Estuary Academy are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Kent council rather than applied for directly. If your child has an EHC plan, the placement should be agreed through it.
What ages does Estuary Academy take?
Aged 11 to 16, boys and girls.
What is Estuary Academy’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Good by Ofsted in June 2023 at its last graded inspection. Newer inspections no longer give a single overall grade, so read the latest report for the full picture.
Where is Estuary Academy?
Richmond Drive, Gravesend, DA12 4DJ, in Kent.
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