The Elmley Dray School
IndependentPrimary
The Elmley Dray School
Ages9 – 19
4 pupils
Good· Sept 2025
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Details
Type
Independent School
Local Authority
Kent
Head Teacher
Headteacher Emily Hollis
Gender
Mixed
Admissions
Non-selective
Religious Character
Does not apply
Opened
September 1985
Website
elmleydrayschool.co.uk
Reference Number
119005
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
Pupils
Summary
Total Pupils4 (10% of capacity)
Age Range9 – 19
GenderMixed
Boys / Girls50% / 50%
Free School Meals—
English as Additional Language—
SEN Support0.0%
SEN with EHCP100.0%
Overall Attendance—
Persistent Absence—
Class Sizes
Overall Average0.0
Key Stage 10.0
Key Stage 20.0
Total Pupils
The number of pupils shown in this chart has come from the National School Census; these numbers may not match exactly other pupil data shown on this site, because different sources of data are updated at different times within the academic year.
Cohort Sizes
—
Pupil Ethnicities
—
About This Data
- •Data sourced from the National School Census for 2024/25, collected each January.
- •This is not live data. For current availability of places, contact the school or local authority directly.
- •Capacity refers to the maximum number of pupils a school can accommodate. Schools may operate above or below capacity, and spare places may only be available in certain year groups.
- •Persistent absence means a pupil missed 10% or more of their possible sessions during the academic year. Absence rates during 2020–2022 were significantly higher due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Inspections
Ofsted Inspections
9 inspections on record
Current Rating
Good· Sept 2025
- 2025Good
Category Judgements
Category Judgement Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Good Leadership and management Good AI-Generated Insights
Curriculum2- Curriculum is evolving but needs clearer sequencing.
- Some subjects lack clear knowledge and skill mapping.
Leadership2- New leadership is having a positive impact.
- Governance ensures good quality provision.
Pupil Progress11- Pupils achieve well despite challenges.
- Some pupils' needs are not fully met in learning design.
Teaching Quality11- Staff identify needs and remove learning barriers.
- Lessons sometimes lack tailored learning opportunities.
Personal Development2- Programme supports pupils' growth and aspirations.
- Culture of respect and empathy is strong.
Behaviour & Attendance2- Pupils manage behaviour well and respect others.
- Pupils show impressive attendance and pride.
Insights are generated by AI from the inspection report and may not be fully accurate.
- 2024
- 2023
- 2020Good
- 2017Requires Improvement
- 2012Good
- 2009Good
- 2007
About This Data
- •Inspection data is sourced from Ofsted, the official schools inspectorate for England.
- •Ratings may have changed since the last inspection. Always check the latest report for current information.
- •Some inspections (monitoring visits, academy conversions) do not result in a graded judgement.
Contact Information
Address
18-20 Marina DriveMinster-on-Sea
Sheerness
Kent
ME12 2DP
Phone
01795485039Website
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