Compare Estuary Academy and Ifield School

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of not applicable schools: Estuary Academy (Not applicable) in Gravesend; Ifield School (Not applicable) in Gravesend — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Estuary Academy and Ifield School. They are not applicable phase and academy alternative provision sponsor led and foundation special school type located around Gravesend and Gravesend, Kent. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Ifield School), published Mar 2014. The lowest is 2 (Estuary Academy), published Jul 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for Estuary Academy (Jul 2023). average roll around ≈ 150, combined total ≈ 300, typical FSM 35–40%, range 25–30%–45–50%; all within the ALTERNATIVE LEARNING TRUST trust.

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Attribute	Estuary Academy DA12 4DJ	Ifield School DA12 5JT
Phase / Type	Not applicable • Academy alternative provision sponsor led	Not applicable • Foundation special school
Location	Gravesend DA12 4DJ	Gravesend Kent DA12 5JT
Latest Ofsted	2 27 Jul 2023	1 3 Mar 2014
Ofsted report	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 50 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 300 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	45–50% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	—	223
Capacity utilisation	—	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	ALTERNATIVE LEARNING TRUST	Kent (886)
Website	—	www.ifieldschool.com
Telephone	01474332897	01474365485
SEN provision	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile

Estuary Academy

DA12 4DJ

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Academy alternative provision sponsor led
Location: Gravesend
DA12 4DJ
Ofsted: 2 27 Jul 2023
Pupils: ≈ 50 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: ALTERNATIVE LEARNING TRUST
Website: —
Telephone: 01474332897

Ifield School

DA12 5JT

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Foundation special school
Location: Gravesend
Kent
DA12 5JT
Ofsted: 1 3 Mar 2014
Pupils: ≈ 300 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 45–50% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Kent (886)
Website: www.ifieldschool.com
Telephone: 01474365485

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.

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