A pioneering network of alternative provision schools across London and the East of England.
OA - Tunbridge Wells is part of Olive Academies multi-academy trust, which specialises in supporting children at risk of exclusion and young people who have been been permanently excluded from school.
Our family of alternative provision (AP) academies work together and share their expertise to give our students the best support and educational experience possible. We are ambitious about what our pupils are able to achieve.
Olive Academies' mission is to provide all our students with nurturing and inspiring learning opportunities which will re-engage them in education - and transform their lives.
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We're thrilled to share the trust's latest Summary Annual Report. 2023/24 has been a positive year for Olive Academies. By consistently prioritising the quality of education across our academies, we have enriched our curriculum, enhanced our therapeutic offer, and expanded our range of accreditations. These efforts have further supported pupils’ personal development and wellbeing and led to improved academic outcomes, surpassing the national averages for the alternative provision sector once again.
Read our 2023-24 Summary Annual ReportAt Olive Academies we believe that every child and young person has the ability and the right to learn and achieve
All our academies are vibrant communities which:
- give young people real world curriculum experiences
- deliver high-quality teaching
- develop dynamic leadership (including staff and student leadership)
- create a culture of respect.
Olive Academies was established in 2013 and we employ over 120 members of staff across our academies and our central office.
Olive Academies is a charitable company incorporated in England and Wales with registered number 8747464. Registered office: Training & Development Centre, Inskip Drive, Hornchurch, RM11 3UR.
Our academies:
Cambridge
Our alternative provision academy in Cambridge, supports young people from across the city and surrounding villages. There are up to 52 students aged between 11 and 16 on roll at the academy. The academy joined Olive Academies multi-academy trust in May 2021. Find out more: https://apcambridge.oliveacademies.org.uk
Havering
Our academy in Hornchurch, in the London Borough of Havering, supports up to 40 young people on roll, aged between 11 and 16 who have been permanently excluded from school. The Olive Academies Training and Development Centre is also based at the academy. Find out more: https://aphavering.oliveacademies.org.uk
Nene Valley
Our academy based in Wisbech joined Olive Academies multi-academy trust in May 2021. There are up to 52 students aged between 11 and 16 on roll at the academy. Find out more: https://apnenevalley.oliveacademies.org.uk
Suffolk
Our alternative provision academy in Stowmarket supports up to 94 pupils, aged between 7 and 16. Find out more: https://apsuffolk.oliveacademies.org.uk
Thurrock
Based in Tilbury, 40 minutes from central London, our purpose built academy building welcomed students in the summer of 2017. The academy has up to 85 pupils aged between 11 and 16 on roll at one time. Find out more: https://apthurrock.oliveacademies.org.uk
Tunbridge Wells
OA-Tunbridge Wells joined Olive Academies multi-academy trust in June 2025. The academy supports young people aged 11 to 16, with up to 51 pupils on roll. Find out more: https://aptunbridgewells.oliveacademies.org.uk
Partnerships are the the key to making our academies into thriving, inclusive, successful learning communities. We work hard to involve parents, carers and local communities our academies; establishing partnerships with mainstream schools, local authorities, charities, local and national businesses and community organisations.
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Our approach
Inspiring, active purposeful learning. We offer a broad and ambitious curriculum delivered using project-based learning.
Work with us
A supportive and innovative place to work. Join a team of people who are passionate about removing barriers to learning for children and young people.
Governance
Information about how the academy is governed.