Spires Academy
Details
| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy sponsor led |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Address | Bredlands Lane, CT2 0HD |
| School Website | www.spiresacademy.com/ |
| Telephone | 1227710392 |
| URN | 135305 |
School Census
| Total | 690 |
| Girls/Boys | 366/324 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 53.0%/47.0% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 9.0% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 258 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 11.4% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 10/01/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 10/01/2023 | Good |
| 17/05/2017 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 10/01/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Requires improvement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 17/05/2017 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 10 January 2023 | School inspection: Good | View |
| 17 May 2017 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 06 November 2015 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 13 May 2015 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 10 September 2013 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 23 May 2013 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 19 May 2010 | Full inspection: Satisfactory | View |
| 07 July 2009 | Monitoring visit | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 35 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 24.50% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 34.50% |
| Entering EBacc | 15.10% |
| EBacc average point score | 2.95 |
| Progress 8 | -1.12 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 33.6 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 17% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 33% |
| Entering EBacc | 16% |
| EBacc average point score | 2.79 |
| Progress 8 | -0.93 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 34.1 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 14% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 30% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 2.73 |
| Progress 8 | -0.95 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 304 |
| As first preference | 96 |
| As second preference | 90 |
| As third preference | 66 |
| Total Offers Made | 137 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 96 |
| second preference offers | 15 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.02% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 315 |
| As first preference | 98 |
| As second preference | 109 |
| As third preference | 65 |
| Total Offers Made | 138 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 96 |
| second preference offers | 33 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.05% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 301 |
| As first preference | 108 |
| As second preference | 100 |
| As third preference | 61 |
| Total Offers Made | 147 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 103 |
| second preference offers | 30 |
| third preference offers | 9 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 366 |
| As first preference | 86 |
| As second preference | 78 |
| As third preference | 66 |
| Total Offers Made | 145 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 86 |
| second preference offers | 28 |
| third preference offers | 13 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 315 |
| As first preference | 106 |
| As second preference | 99 |
| As third preference | 63 |
| Total Offers Made | 148 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 106 |
| second preference offers | 13 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 279 |
| As first preference | 122 |
| As second preference | 78 |
| As third preference | 41 |
| Total Offers Made | 150 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 122 |
| second preference offers | 13 |
| third preference offers | 7 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 276 |
| As first preference | 86 |
| As second preference | 107 |
| As third preference | 47 |
| Total Offers Made | 149 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 86 |
| second preference offers | 19 |
| third preference offers | 8 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 217 |
| As first preference | 71 |
| As second preference | 61 |
| As third preference | 48 |
| Total Offers Made | 141 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 71 |
| second preference offers | 17 |
| third preference offers | 9 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 311 |
| As first preference | 97 |
| As second preference | 96 |
| As third preference | 57 |
| Total Offers Made | 149 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 97 |
| second preference offers | 23 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.02% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 310 |
| As first preference | 90 |
| As second preference | 93 |
| As third preference | 74 |
| Total Offers Made | 117 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 88 |
| second preference offers | 23 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 291 |
| As first preference | 86 |
| As second preference | 90 |
| As third preference | 64 |
| Total Offers Made | 116 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 86 |
| second preference offers | 17 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 52% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 9% |
| agree | 59% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 14% |
| agree | 11% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 5% |
| not applicable | 57% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 6% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 35% |
| strongly disagree | 21% |
| don't know | 4% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 20% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 31% |
| no | 69% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 12% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 32% |
| strongly disagree | 16% |
| dont know | 8% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 20% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 10% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 20% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 7% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 15% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 23% |
| strongly disagree | 15% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 19% |
| agree | 62% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 15% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 22% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 11% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 68% |
| no | 32% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 79.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.7% |
| african ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 81.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 5.7% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.7% |
Nearby Schools
Water Meadows Primary School
(0.51 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Shaftesbury Road, , CT3 4HS