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Thamesview School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr George Rorke

location_onGravesend, DA12 4LF

language Visit Website phone 1474566552

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2024

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Students

955

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Attainment 8

34.3

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GCSE Rank

#90 in Kent

#3,054 of 3,216 nationally

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Thamesview School is a Foundation school secondary school in Gravesend, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Thamesview School is a foundation school in Gravesend, Kent, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. The school has approximately 955 pupils on roll, of whom 48% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 34.3, placing the school #90 in Kent and #3,054 of 3,216 nationally. 22.40% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 4.8% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 5 A-level subjects. A-level value added: -1.14 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.5× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.6:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 4.4 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

34.3

Grade 5+ E&M

22.40%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)4.8%

Entering EBacc54.70%

EBacc APS3.16

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.72

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

33.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc19.60%

EBacc APS2.92

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.69

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

33.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc18%

EBacc APS2.83

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.54

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

36.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc8%

EBacc APS2.92

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc9%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.79

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

35.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc56%

EBacc APS3.16

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.47

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

38.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc46%

EBacc APS3.26

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

84%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)76%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)11%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

87%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)75%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment9%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)10%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)84%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)84%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-1.14

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

E+

Students

VA Banding Well below average

Retention rate100.0%

A-level subjects offered5

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.88

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

E+

Students

Retention rate92.30%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate100.00%

2022

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

21 May 2024

Inspection Report

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19 June 2018

Inspection Report

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12 November 2014

Inspection Report

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28 September 2011

Inspection Report

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25 February 2009

Inspection Report

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31 January 2007

Inspection Report

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17 January 2005

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2024-05-21

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2018-06-19

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2014-11-12

None Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

4.6%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

4.2%(40 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 955 pupils. During this period, there were 44 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 4.6%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	955	44	4.6%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	974	41	4.2%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	951	38	4.0%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	938	25	2.7%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	926	30	3.2%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	954	25	2.6%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	955	30	3.1%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	943	25	2.7%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	927	43	4.6%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	927	24	2.6%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	932	17	1.8%	4.4%	1
2020/21 (Summer term)	886	17	1.9%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	881	9	1.0%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	873	26	3.0%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	886	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	886	24	2.7%	3.2%	1
2019/20 (Autumn term)	889	70	7.9%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	834	55	6.6%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	839	15	1.8%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	841	43	5.1%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	789	17	2.2%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	796	13	1.6%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	793	42	5.3%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	745	14	1.9%	3.0%	2
2016/17 (Spring term)	744	8	1.1%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	751	30	4.0%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 55 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 34 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 17 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 13 pupils

Physical Disability 10 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 8 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 7 pupils

Hearing Impairment 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

94.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

96.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

28.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree25%

agree60%

disagree7%

don't know8%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree42%

agree47%

disagree10%

strongly disagree2%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree52%

agree22%

disagree5%

strongly disagree2%

not applicable20%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes50%

no50%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree60%

agree30%

disagree7%

strongly disagree3%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree47%

agree43%

disagree8%

don't know2%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree52%

agree40%

disagree7%

don't know2%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree45%

agree47%

disagree7%

strongly disagree2%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree42%

agree50%

disagree7%

strongly disagree2%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree55%

agree40%

don't know5%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree42%

agree48%

disagree5%

strongly disagree2%

don't know3%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes90%

no10%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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