Ifield School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary & Secondary
Post 16
Special school
PUPILS
265
AGES
4 - 19
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Foundation special school

Can I Get My Child Into This School?

Enter a postcode to see where you live on the map
heatmap example
Sample Map Only
Very Likely
Likely
Less Likely

This pupil heat map shows where pupils currently attending the school live.
The concentration of pupils shows likelihood of admission based on distance criteria

Source: All attending pupils National School Census Data, ONS
03000 41 21 21

This School Guide heat map has been plotted using official pupil data taken from the last School Census collected by the Department for Education. It is a visualisation of where pupils lived at the time of the annual School Census.

Our heat maps use groups of postcodes, not individual postcodes, and have naturally soft edges. All pupils are included in the mapping (i.e. children with siblings already at the school, high priority pupils and selective and/or religious admissions) but we may have removed statistical ‘outliers’ with more remote postcodes that do not reflect majority admissions.

For some schools, the heat map may be a useful indicator of the catchment area but our heat maps are not the same as catchment area maps. Catchment area maps, published by the school or local authority, are based on geographical admissions criteria and show actual cut-off distances and pre-defined catchment areas for a single admission year.

This information is provided as a guide only. The criteria in which schools use to allocate places in the event that they are oversubscribed can and do vary between schools and over time. These criteria can include distance from the school and sometimes specific catchment areas but can also include, amongst others, priority for siblings, children of a particular faith or specific feeder schools. Living in an area where children have previously attended a school does not guarantee admission to the school in future years. Always check with the school’s own admission authority for the current admission arrangements.

3 steps to help parents gather catchment information for a school:

  1. Look at our school catchment area guide for more information on heat maps. They give a useful indicator of the general areas that admit pupils to the school. This visualisation is based on all attending pupils present at the time of the annual School Census.
  2. Use the link to the Local Authority Contact (above) to find catchment area information based on a single admission year. This is very important if you are considering applying to a school.
  3. On each school page, use the link to visit the school website and find information on individual school admissions criteria. Geographical criteria are only applied after pupils have been admitted on higher priority criteria such as Looked After Children, SEN, siblings, etc.

How Does The School Perform?

Outstanding
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(01/11/2023)
Full Report - All Reports

Special schools provide a unique and distinctive educational environment to meet the needs of the pupils in their community. Undertaking standard tests may not be appropriate and we do not show performance data for special schools.

View exam results via the link below and contact the school to ask about measuring pupil progress.

A Parent's Guide to Choosing a Special School

FREE DOWNLOAD

89%
NATIONAL AVG. 93%
Happiness Rating

Ofsted Parent View

6.1:1
NATIONAL AVG. 19.9:1
Pupil/Teacher ratio
50.2%
NATIONAL AVG. 17.7%
Persistent Absence
18.9%
NATIONAL AVG. 22.0%
Pupils first language
not English
40.7%
NATIONAL AVG. 25.9%
Free school meals
Cedar Avenue
Gravesend
DA12 5JT
01474365485

School Description

Ifield School is a special school for children and young people with profound, severe and complex needs. Almost half of all pupils have a diagnosis of autism, and speech and language difficulties; some have complex medical needs. Almost all pupils are admitted from nurseries and maintained schools from across the county. All pupils have a statement of special educational needs. The majority of pupils are from White British heritage. The proportion of pupils from ethnic minority heritages is just above average, and the proportion of the pupils who speak English as an additional language is just below average, with a few at the early stages of learning English. The majority of pupils are boys. The proportion of pupils known to be eligible for the pupil premium (those eligible for free school meals, those in care and those with a parent or carer in the armed services) is above average. Nine pupils are looked after by Kent or other local authorities and there are no pupils in the school who are from service families. All Year 7 pupils are eligible for the Year 7 catch-up premium. A small proportion of pupils across the school are involved with the local Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) as a result of their behavioural needs. The sixth form is based at North West Kent College (URN 130725) and nursery-aged children attend The King’s Farm Nursery (URN 118585), both being taught by Ifield staff. The college and the nursery are subject to separate inspection arrangements and their reports can be found at http://www.ofsted.gov.uk. The school works with many different bodies and organisations, including the Gravesham Learning Partnership, Thamesview School, Hadlow College, and the Challenger Troop. In 2012, the local authority devolved the Specialist Teaching and Learning Service (STLS) to 12 special schools in Kent, of which Ifield currently manages two districts. Since this time, Ifield staff have strengthened outreach services in partnership with other schools by providing specialist staff training and resources through SMILE (Supporting Multi-Professional Inclusive Learning and Education) based at the school, for 36 Gravesham schools. It also leads on research and development in the training of new teachers in partnership with two universities. The school does not enter pupils early for public examinations. The school is located on an attractive and spacious nine acre site. There is also a six acre managed woodland area off site that provides a stimulating outside classroom. The school was designated a National Support School in May 2013.The headteacher is a National Leader in Education (NLE) and one of the assistant headteachers is a Specialist Leader in Education (SLE). The senior leadership team responsibilities have recently been reconfigured, following the promotion of one its members.

Ifield School Parent Reviews



88% Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree 66% Agree 23% Disagree 2% Strongly Disagree 8% Don't Know 2% {"strongly_agree"=>66, "agree"=>23, "disagree"=>2, "strongly_disagree"=>8, "dont_know"=>2} Figures based on 64 responses up to 26-02-2024
Strongly Agree 50% Agree 36% Disagree 3% Strongly Disagree 5% Don't Know 6% {"strongly_agree"=>50, "agree"=>36, "disagree"=>3, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>6} Figures based on 64 responses up to 26-02-2024
Strongly Agree 44% Agree 30% Disagree 13% Strongly Disagree 6% Don't Know 8% {"strongly_agree"=>44, "agree"=>30, "disagree"=>13, "strongly_disagree"=>6, "dont_know"=>8} Figures based on 64 responses up to 26-02-2024
My Child Has Not Been Bullied 67% Strongly Agree 6% Agree 0% Disagree 3% Strongly Disagree 9% Don't Know 14% {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>67, "strongly_agree"=>6, "agree"=>0, "disagree"=>3, "strongly_disagree"=>9, "dont_know"=>14} Figures based on 64 responses up to 26-02-2024
Strongly Agree 39% Agree 38% Disagree 14% Strongly Disagree 8% Don't Know 2% {"strongly_agree"=>39, "agree"=>38, "disagree"=>14, "strongly_disagree"=>8, "dont_know"=>2} Figures based on 64 responses up to 26-02-2024
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns 20% Strongly Agree 34% Agree 31% Disagree 6% Strongly Disagree 8% Don't Know 0% {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>20, "strongly_agree"=>34, "agree"=>31, "disagree"=>6, "strongly_disagree"=>8, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 64 responses up to 26-02-2024
Strongly Agree 64% Agree 22% Disagree 5% Strongly Disagree 8% Don't Know 2% {"strongly_agree"=>64, "agree"=>22, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>8, "dont_know"=>2} Figures based on 64 responses up to 26-02-2024
Strongly Agree 47% Agree 27% Disagree 11% Strongly Disagree 8% Don't Know 8% {"strongly_agree"=>47, "agree"=>27, "disagree"=>11, "strongly_disagree"=>8, "dont_know"=>8} Figures based on 64 responses up to 26-02-2024
Strongly Agree 55% Agree 33% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 11% Don't Know 2% {"strongly_agree"=>55, "agree"=>33, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>11, "dont_know"=>2} Figures based on 64 responses up to 26-02-2024
Strongly Agree 48% Agree 30% Disagree 13% Strongly Disagree 8% Don't Know 2% {"strongly_agree"=>48, "agree"=>30, "disagree"=>13, "strongly_disagree"=>8, "dont_know"=>2} Figures based on 64 responses up to 26-02-2024
Strongly Agree 55% Agree 28% Disagree 3% Strongly Disagree 6% Don't Know 8% {"strongly_agree"=>55, "agree"=>28, "disagree"=>3, "strongly_disagree"=>6, "dont_know"=>8} Figures based on 64 responses up to 26-02-2024
Strongly Agree 20% Agree 36% Disagree 17% Strongly Disagree 13% Don't Know 14% {"strongly_agree"=>20, "agree"=>36, "disagree"=>17, "strongly_disagree"=>13, "dont_know"=>14} Figures based on 64 responses up to 26-02-2024
Strongly Agree 50% Agree 31% Disagree 6% Strongly Disagree 9% Don't Know 3% {"strongly_agree"=>50, "agree"=>31, "disagree"=>6, "strongly_disagree"=>9, "dont_know"=>3} Figures based on 64 responses up to 26-02-2024
Yes 88% No 13% {"yes"=>88, "no"=>13} Figures based on 64 responses up to 26-02-2024

Responses taken from Ofsted Parent View

Your rating:
Review guidelines
  • Do explain who you are and your relationship to the school e.g. ‘I am a parent…’
  • Do back up your opinion with examples or clear reasons but, remember, it’s your opinion not fact.
  • Don’t use bad or aggressive language.
  • Don't go in to detail about specific staff or pupils. Individual complaints should be directed to the school.
  • Do go to the relevant authority is you have concerns about a serious issue such as bullying, drug abuse or bad management.
Read the full review guidelines and where to find help if you have serious concerns about a school.
We respect your privacy and never share your email address with the reviewed school or any third parties. Please see our T&Cs and Privacy Policy for details of how we treat registered emails with TLC.


News, Photos and Open Days from Ifield School

We are waiting for this school to upload information. Represent this school?
Register your details to add open days, photos and news.

Do you represent
Ifield School?

Register to add photos, news and download your Certificate of Excellence 2023/24

*Official school administrator email addresses

(eg [email protected]). Details will be verified.

Questions? Email [email protected]

We're here to help your school to add information for parents.

Thank you for registering your details

A member of the School Guide team will verify your details within 2 working days and provide further detailed instructions for setting up your School Noticeboard.

For any questions please email [email protected]