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Estuary Academy

Academy alternative provision sponsor led · Gravesend · DA12 4DJ

Ages 11–16 · 30 pupils · Kent

Ofsted

Good

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2023-06-13

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Pupils on roll
30
Boys / girls
17 / 13
Free school meals
46.7%
FSM pupils
14
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy alternative provision sponsor led

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Governance
Academy trust: ALTERNATIVE LEARNING TRUST
Academy trust
ALTERNATIVE LEARNING TRUST
Sponsor
Alternative Learning Trust
Headteacher
Ms Zoe Martyndale-Howard

Location

Address
Richmond Drive
Postcode
DA12 4DJ
Town
Gravesend
Local authority
Kent
District
Gravesham
Constituency
Gravesham
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy alternative provision sponsor led, Ages 11–16, in Gravesend, Kent, 30 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 46.7%.

Open schools in Gravesend
40
Academies among open schools in Gravesend
55% (22)
Open schools in DA12
19
Open schools in Kent LA
713

Nearby schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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    • Absence7.1%
    • FSM51.0%
    • Demand0.86

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    • FSM48.0%
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  • Thamesview School

    Ofsted: Good

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  • Gravesend Grammar School

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  • The Riverview Academy

    Ofsted: Good

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    • FSM24.5%
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Contact

Headteacher
Ms Zoe Martyndale-Howard
Telephone
01474332897

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