MEPA ACADEMY
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | 27 & 29 Earl Street Maidstone Kent ME14 1PF |
| Phone | 01622756644 |
| Reference Number | 148632 |
MEPA Academy is a performing arts school that has demonstrated good overall effectiveness, continuing its solid performance from the previous inspection. The school provides a welcoming and inclusive environment, where pupils are happy and thrive in their studies, particularly within the performing arts. Feedback from parents highlights the myriad opportunities available for pupils, contributing to their personal development and academic success. While the leadership is effective, there are some concerns regarding the precision with which staff address misconceptions in pupil learning, suggesting an area for improvement in assessment practices.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 22 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 13.64%
Girls: 86.36% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 0% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 100% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 23 Sep 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 23 Sep 2025 | Standard inspection: |
| 27 Sep 2022 | Standard inspection: |
| 26 Aug 2021 | Pre-registration inspection |
| 23 Jun 2021 | Pre-registration inspection |
| Proposed to open |
Strengths
- Pupils are happy and thrive in a supportive environment.
- Exceptional behaviour and attitudes among pupils.
- Strong commitment to high expectations in academic and performing arts achievements.
- Ambitious and well-balanced curriculum that integrates academic and vocational studies.
- Extensive opportunities for personal development through extracurricular and enrichment activities.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent identification of pupil misconceptions and next steps in teaching.
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