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The Hundred of Hoo Academy

United Kingdom, Rochester

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 4 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1702
Type Co-educational
Opened 2011
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), British Curriculum, BTEC Qualification
Taught languages Spanish, French
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Cultural and Language, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

The Hundred of Hoo Academy is an all-through school on Main Road, Hoo St Werburgh, Kent, serving ages 4 to 18. The Primary phase follows the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Key Stage 3 the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP). KS4 and KS5 curricula are reviewed annually; a brand-new T Level in Education was introduced in 2024. Pupils access the English Baccalaureate and benefit from cross-phase planning that embeds the IB learner profile and approaches to learning across Literacy, Numeracy, PSHE and British values to develop independent, internationally minded learners. The academy's facilities and accessibility plan focus on enabling disabled pupils to participate, with staff training and accessible information formats. The plan also addresses sport, music and drama participation, with appropriate adjustments and equipment. Extra-curriculars include science, MFL and PE clubs, choir and stage productions, and regular trips to universities, museums, galleries, theatres and sports venues. Global opportunities await.

The Essentials

The Hundred of Hoo Academy has 1,702 pupils, instruction in English.

Location
Located on the Hoo peninsula in the Medway area. The academy is part of Leigh Academies Trust and uses Medway Council's coordinated admissions scheme. Distance calculations use Medway GIS, with priority given to pupils living closest to the academy. The Primary phase feeds into the Secondary phase, and there is Post-16 provision.

Stages
All-through with primary, secondary, and sixth form provision.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
The school requires a navy blazer with the academy logo, a year-colour tie, and an academy backpack. Students wear grey trousers or a grey pleated skirt, with logo items purchased through Uniformbase and other items sourced from approved suppliers.

Food Options
Catering is provided by Cucina, with jacket potato on Tuesdays and a pasta-based meal on Thursdays. The cost of provision is £3.50 per session.

Governance and Ownership
The Hundred of Hoo Academy is part of Leigh Academies Trust; governance is provided by the trust.
Fees
Application fees

- There is no application fee to apply for a place at Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo (The Hundred of Hoo Academy). Applications for reception, Year 7 and in-year admissions are made via the local authority common application process or the academy's in‑year application form; no charge is applied for submitting an application.

Tuition fees by year group (term / annual)

- The academy is a state-funded all-through academy (ages 4–19) and does not charge tuition for the normal curriculum delivered during academy hours. This applies to all year groups (Reception through Year 13). There are no tuition fees per term or per year for day-time education.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The academy collects charges only for optional extras (for example: voluntary contributions, trips and residential visits, individual/small-group instrument tuition where not part of the national curriculum, board and lodging on residential visits, and specified materials or equipment where parents choose to own them). The cost charged will be the full cost of the approved activity or optional extra and is normally calculated per activity or trip. Participation in an optional extra requires parental agreement and willingness to meet the charge. Where charges are made they are normally collected in advance of the activity. The academy reserves the right to cancel an activity if insufficient voluntary contributions are received and alternative funding is not available.

- The academy operates a cashless payments system and uses ParentPay for collecting payments for dinners, trips, clubs, uniform items sold by the academy and similar items. Parents will be issued with ParentPay login details when their child starts; PayPoint credit at local stores is an alternative cash top-up channel supported by ParentPay where needed. Charges for optional extras and shop purchases are handled through ParentPay and are normally payable at the time of booking or when the item is added to a ParentPay basket.

Boarding fees (if applicable)

- Boarding is not offered at Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo; the academy operates as a day school. Boarding fees are therefore not applicable. (Residential visit board-and‑lodging charges may be applied for specific trips as optional extras — see the charging rules above.)

Other costs and typical chargeable items

- School meals: Daily meals are provided and meal charges are collected via ParentPay for pupils who are not eligible for free school meals. Free school meals are available for pupils who meet statutory eligibility criteria. Meal payments are handled through the academy's cashless ParentPay system. Exact per‑meal or per‑week prices for school meals are not published in the academy policy documents reviewed here.

- Uniform and equipment: Parents are required to provide the academy uniform and required basic equipment. The academy operates a ParentPay shop option for some items (for example ties and revision guides) and the academy's uniform policy and equipment expectations are published as policy documents. Specific item prices vary and are set where items are sold through the ParentPay shop or by approved uniform suppliers.

- Trips and residential visits: Costs for optional trips and residential visits (transport, entrance fees, board and lodging, staffing and insurance) are charged to parents where the activity is classified as an optional extra or where board & lodging applies; the full cost to each student will normally be charged. Remission (full exemption) of board and lodging costs for residential activities that take place during academy time is available to parents in receipt of qualifying state benefits.

- Music tuition: Charges may apply for individual or small-group specialist music tuition where that tuition is not required by the national curriculum. Such lessons are optional and chargeable.

- Examination fees: The academy will charge for examination entries in specific circumstances (for example where the academy has not prepared the student for the examination in that year; where an entry is arranged by the academy for a syllabus not covered; where a student fails to sit without acceptable reason; or for re-sit entries already paid for by the academy).

- Damage, negligence and replacement items: The academy may seek payment from parents to cover the cost of wilful or negligent damage to academy property and examination boards may charge for replacement certificates.

- Work experience and travel: Travel to/from a work‑experience placement is the responsibility of parents (travel costs are not provided by the academy).

Refund information

- The academy's Charging and Remissions policy describes when charges can be made and when remissions will be applied; it does not set a single, detailed general refund policy for all item types. Where an activity is cancelled or cannot proceed due to insufficient contributions the academy may cancel the activity; terms for refunds of payments already made will depend on the specific arrangements for that activity (for example third‑party venue or travel provider cancellation and insurance). Parents can apply to the Principal in confidence for remission of charges or for hardship consideration. For residential visit board-and-lodging charges, remissions (full exemptions) are available for parents in receipt of qualifying benefits.

Fee payment options

- Primary payment channel: ParentPay (cashless). ParentPay accepts online card payments and permits parents to hold ParentPay account credit; it also supports cash top-ups via PayPoint in local stores where available. The academy uses ParentPay for dinners, trips, clubs and shop purchases and issues ParentPay login details to parents when a pupil joins.

- Alternative channels: Where ParentPay is not available to a parent for legitimate reasons, the academy's published guidance and contact points advise contacting the academy office to agree an alternative arrangement; specific alternative methods (e.g., manual bank transfer or office-managed arrangements) are handled case-by-case by the academy administration. The academy's contact information and office hours are published in the academy contact information.

Summary of availability for the 2026/27 academic year

- The statements above reflect the academy's published charging and admissions arrangements current for the 2025/26–2026/27 policy cycle and the Leigh Academies Trust Charging & Remissions policy that governs charging practice across the trust. Where the academy imposes charges, they apply to optional extras as defined in the Charging & Remissions policy; standard day‑time curriculum tuition is not charged.

Brief note on details not published

- No per‑term or per‑year tuition figures exist because the academy is state‑funded and does not charge tuition. Precise monetary amounts for recurring optional items (for example per‑meal prices, individual instrument lesson rates, uniform item prices sold via the ParentPay shop, or exact residential trip costs) are not published as fixed standard fees in the academy's central policy documents reviewed here; those amounts are set per activity or sold item and are billed through ParentPay at the time the activity or item is offered. For residential visits, musical tuition and some other optional items the Charging & Remissions policy sets the principles and the academy issues the specific cost/charge details to parents when bookings are opened.
Academics

The Hundred of Hoo Academy teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), British Curriculum, BTEC Qualification for students aged 4 to 18.

Curriculum
From EYFS to KS5, The Hundred of Hoo Academy provides an all-through, knowledge-based curriculum. The Primary phase follows the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP), and Key Stage 3 continues with the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP). Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5 curricula are reviewed annually, taking into account local labour market information, students' next steps and interests, and a brand-new T Level in Education was introduced in 2024. Pupils access the English Baccalaureate alongside a wide range of subjects. The curriculum uses cross-phase planning, embedding the IB learner profile and approaches to learning across years, with cross-curricular links to Literacy, Numeracy, PSHRE and British values to develop independent, internationally minded learners.

Exam Results
GCSE and A Level results in recent years have been the best in the academy's history. In 2025 Attainment 8 was 43.24, with over 42% of grades at 5 or above, and over 41% at grade 7 or above. Three students achieved their first-choice university offers at Russell Group institutions (York, Cardiff and Exeter), and 70% of students have already secured university places.

Higher Education Progression
Our students progress to highly regarded and prestigious destinations, including continuing in education, entering the workplace directly, undertaking highly competitive apprenticeships, or attending first-choice university.

Gifted and Talented
Gifted and Talented pupils are identified and provided with differentiated teaching within an inclusive framework. Some KS4 pathways may access external providers to enhance employability skills. The Local Offer covers SEN including Gifted and Talented and outlines involvement of the SENCO and support staff, with opportunities for parental involvement in planning and review.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The Academy provides social and emotional learning through a dedicated wellbeing team that includes an on-site Counsellor, a Mentor and a Social & Emotional worker who support pupils across the school. Nurture and Self-esteem groups help children talk about their feelings and build confidence. The school partners with MIND, with a representative on site weekly to support pupils' mental health and explain available help. Emotional Wellbeing Practitioners offer up to eight weekly sessions for pupils experiencing mild to moderate anxiety or low mood, delivered in group or 1:1 formats, to help pupils set goals and develop coping strategies. A therapy dog supports cognitive development, concentration, motivation and stress reduction, and fosters social interaction. Fortnightly Inclusion meetings review pupils' needs and plan appropriate supports within the pastoral framework.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The SEND provision is led by the Assistant Principal/Director of Inclusion, Primary SENCo and Secondary SENCo, with a Head of SWC. The St Werburgh Centre is a Local Authority Specialist Resource Provision for pupils with ASD, providing an adapted curriculum, environment and teaching strategies to 56 EHCP pupils. Pupils participate in an integrated model in which the centre enables mainstream attendance while providing specialist support. Fortnightly Inclusion meetings review referred pupils and assign the most appropriate strategies. The SEND team coordinates assessments, referrals to external services such as Speech and Language therapy and CAMHS, and oversees a range of interventions mapped on a tiered support system. On-site mental health provision includes Counselling, Mind resources and Emotional Wellbeing Practitioners to support wellbeing.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Language needs are assessed on entry by the pupil support office, and integration is planned on an individual basis. EAL pupils are placed in sets by ability, not by English level, to preserve peer relationships and support language development within the curriculum. Strategies to support EAL pupils include pairing with a responsible peer, pre-teaching subject vocabulary, visual prompts, and bilingual vocabulary sheets. Plans are implemented to ensure access to the full curriculum for EAL learners. EAL provision is integrated within the academy's inclusion framework to support language development and learning.

Mental Wellbeing
The Academy is committed to pupils' mental health and wellbeing. It has an on-site school counsellor four days a week who supports pupils with high level needs. The school collaborates with Mind to provide on-site mental health support, with a Mind representative on site weekly. Emotional Wellbeing Practitioners offer up to eight weekly sessions for pupils with mild to moderate anxiety or low mood, delivered in group or 1:1 formats. These sessions help pupils identify goals, understand their emotions and develop coping strategies to build resilience. A therapy dog supports concentration, motivation and stress reduction, and fosters positive social interaction.

Safeguarding
Safeguarding is a core priority; pupil health, safety and welfare are protected and everyone is treated with dignity and respect. Roles and responsibilities to keep pupils safe are defined; concerns are reported properly and risk assessments are completed for activities. The school runs safeguarding-themed assemblies and lessons, including e-safety and anti-bullying content. Adults listen to pupils and will explain actions; they may involve other professionals to safeguard pupils. If there is immediate danger, contact the police; out-of-hours safeguarding support can be accessed via Medway Social Services.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The Hundred of Hoo Academy is on an older site. The physical environment includes steps, stairways, kerbs, exterior surfaces and paving, parking areas, building entrances and exits (including emergency escape routes), internal and external doors, gates, toilets and washing facilities, lighting, ventilation, lifts, floor coverings, signs and furniture. The academy will improve the physical environment to enable disabled pupils to access education, benefits, facilities and services and to participate in the full curriculum. Accessibility is addressed across three areas: access to the curriculum, physical access to the environment, and accessibility of information. The plan includes staff training and the development of accessible information formats to remove barriers to learning and participation.

Sports Facilities
The plan includes a goal to enable all pupils to take part in the full curriculum including sport, music and drama. It provides for adjustments to support participation in sport and other physical activities for pupils with disabilities. The physical environment and equipment are to be considered to support sport participation, ensuring sport remains accessible alongside other subjects such as music and drama.

Academic Facilities
Specialist equipment is available through the SEN framework. ICT equipment includes enlarged computer screens and keyboards, concept keyboards, switches, and specialist desks and chairs. An easy-to-read version of the Disability Equality Scheme will be produced, and information will be provided in accessible formats. Staff training is included to raise awareness of disability and to support inclusive teaching and learning.

Extra Curricular Facilities
All pupils should be able to take part in the full curriculum including sport, music and drama. Out-of-academy activities, including trips and excursions, are planned to ensure participation by pupils with disabilities.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The Academy will strive to offer a wide range of co-curricular opportunities for pupils both inside and outside the Academy to support pupils' cultural development. Pupils can attend clubs in science, MFL and PE, and there are college competitions in PE, MFL and humanities. The Academy is planning on running trips to performances with the English and performing arts and humanities departments. Pupils can also take part in the Choir, Stage productions and Variety performances, and regular trips to Universities, Museums, Galleries, Theatres and Sports venues are planned.

Arts & Creative
Pupils can take part in the Choir, Stage productions and Variety performances. The Academy plans trips to performances led by the English and performing arts and humanities departments. These experiences extend participation in the arts beyond classroom learning.

Cultural & Language
The Academy provides clubs in modern foreign languages (MFL) to support language learning and cultural development. There are college competitions in MFL and humanities. Regular trips to performances, museums, galleries and theatres support cultural exposure. Pupils gain opportunities to engage with language and culture beyond the classroom.
Languages

Language Provision
In years 7–11, Spanish, French and German are offered, following a carousel of all three languages in KS3. The Hundred of Hoo Academy is an IB World School delivering the Middle Years Programme in the secondary phase, with Language Acquisition as one of the eight MYP subject groups and assessments using MYP criteria. The library is stocked with books in a variety of languages, and all pupils have access to Languagenut to practice languages; there is an embedded EAL strategy with opportunities for 1‑to‑1 or small‑group support as needed. In addition, all pupils in years 7–11 study the language and culture of another country as part of enrichment (not examined).
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