SCHOOL PROFILE

Estuary Academy

Not applicable Academy alternative provision sponsor led URN 148144
Open
Pupils 8,834,192 Latest school census
Capacity — Published school capacity
Capacity used — Pupils as a share of capacity
Age range 11 – 16 Statutory age range
OFSTED

Latest graded inspection

13 June 2023
Latest published outcome Good
OEIF
Quality of education Good
Behaviour & attitudes Good
Personal development Outstanding
Leadership & management Good
SCHOOL DETAILS

About this school

School type Academy alternative provision sponsor led
Phase Not applicable
Gender Mixed
Religious character Does not apply
Local authority Kent
Trust ALTERNATIVE LEARNING TRUST
Census date 15 January 2026
PUPIL PROFILE

School community

Latest published pupil characteristics for 2025/26.

2025/26
Total pupils 30 30 full-time · 0 part-time
Female pupils 13 43.3% of pupils
Male pupils 17 56.7% of pupils

Free school meals

Pupils eligible for free school meals.

46.7%
21.9 pts above England
School 46.7%
Gravesham 25.3%
South East 19.0%
England 24.8%

English as an additional language

Pupils whose first language is not English.

3.3%
17.0 pts below England
School 3.3%
Gravesham 22.2%
South East 15.6%
England 20.3%

Young carers

Pupils recorded as young carers.

0.0%
1.0 pts below England
School 0.0%
Gravesham 1.4%
South East 1.7%
England 1.0%

Ethnicity

Largest recorded pupil groups.

White British
96.7%
29
Any other ethnic group
3.3%
1
Council, regional and national comparisons are pupil-weighted using published school census counts.
ADDITIONAL NEEDS

Special educational needs

Pupils receiving SEN support or with an education, health and care plan.

2025/26
Pupils with SEN 100.0% 30 of 30 pupils
79.2 pts above England England: 20.8%
School 100.0%
Gravesham 16.9%
South East 21.1%
England 20.8%
SEN support 100.0% 30 pupils
England 14.8% 85.2 pts above
EHC plans 0.0% 0 pupils
England 6.0% 6.0 pts below
PRIMARY NEEDS

Most common identified needs

Pupils
Social, emotional & mental health 23
Other difficulty or disability 4
Speech, language & communication 3

SEN comparisons are pupil-weighted using published 2025/26 Department for Education school-level data. Primary needs combine pupils receiving SEN support and pupils with EHC plans.

Sources: Department for Education · Get Information about Schools · Ofsted monthly management information