Compare Five Acre Wood School and Hazel Court School and Northern House Academy

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: Five Acre Wood School (Not applicable) in Maidstone; Hazel Court School (Not applicable) in Eastbourne; Northern House Academy (Not applicable) in Oxford — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Five Acre Wood School, Hazel Court School and Northern House Academy. They are not applicable phase and foundation special school and academy special converter type located around Maidstone, Kent, Eastbourne, East Sussex and Oxford, Oxfordshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Five Acre Wood School), published Sep 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Five Acre Wood School (Sep 2024). average roll around ≈ 350, combined total ≈ 1,050, typical FSM 45–50%, range 35–40%–50–55%; spread across trusts such as The Southfield Trust and THE GALLERY TRUST.

🔒 Export (Pro)

Attribute	Five Acre Wood School ME15 9QF	Hazel Court School BN23 8EJ	Northern House Academy OX2 7JN
Phase / Type	Not applicable • Foundation special school	Not applicable • Academy special converter	Not applicable • Academy special converter
Location	Maidstone Kent ME15 9QF	Eastbourne East Sussex BN23 8EJ	Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 7JN
Latest Ofsted	1 8 Sep 2024	1 18 Jul 2024	1 22 Jul 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 850 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	35–40% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	45–50% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	50–55% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	680	—	86
Capacity utilisation	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	—	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Kent (886)	The Southfield Trust	THE GALLERY TRUST
Website	www.fiveacrewood.co.uk	www.thesouthfieldtrust.com	www.northernhouseacademy.co.uk
Telephone	01622743925	01323465720	01865557004
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Five Acre Wood School

ME15 9QF

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Foundation special school
Location: Maidstone
Kent
ME15 9QF
Ofsted: 1 8 Sep 2024
Pupils: ≈ 850 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 35–40% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Kent (886)
Website: www.fiveacrewood.co.uk
Telephone: 01622743925

Hazel Court School

BN23 8EJ

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Academy special converter
Location: Eastbourne
East Sussex
BN23 8EJ
Ofsted: 1 18 Jul 2024
Pupils: ≈ 150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 45–50% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: The Southfield Trust
Website: www.thesouthfieldtrust.com
Telephone: 01323465720

Northern House Academy

OX2 7JN

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Academy special converter
Location: Oxford
Oxfordshire
OX2 7JN
Ofsted: 1 22 Jul 2024
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 50–55% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: THE GALLERY TRUST
Website: www.northernhouseacademy.co.uk
Telephone: 01865557004

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.