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Skinners' Kent Academy

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personMiss Hannah Knowles

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location_onTunbridge Wells, TN2 4PY

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2023

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Students

1,084

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Attainment 8

38.4

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GCSE Rank

#70 in Kent

#2,751 of 3,216 nationally

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Skinners' Kent Academy is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in Tunbridge Wells, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Skinners' Kent Academy is an academy sponsor led in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of SKINNERS' ACADEMIES TRUST. The school has approximately 1,035 pupils on roll, of whom 31% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 38.4, placing the school #70 in Kent and #2,751 of 3,216 nationally. 25.00% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 7.3% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. 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 1.0× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.9:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there was 1 permanent exclusion. The average suspension rate was 8.3 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: Department for Education 2024/25, Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

38.4

Grade 5+ E&M

25.00%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)7.3%

Entering EBacc87.50%

EBacc APS3.59

2024

Progress 8 Score

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc92.80%

EBacc APS4.2

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.24

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

39.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc88%

EBacc APS3.60

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.21

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc95%

EBacc APS4.19

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc91%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.26

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc61%

EBacc APS3.81

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.39

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc49%

EBacc APS4.1

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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

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)79%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment8%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)81%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)80%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment10%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

89%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)80%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment9%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9%

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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

2024

2023

2022

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

10 May 2023

Inspection Report

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22 February 2022

Inspection Report

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08 June 2016

Inspection Report

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07 March 2012

Inspection Report

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19 January 2011

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2023-05-10

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2016-06-08

Maintained Academy and School Short inspection Legacy

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2012-03-07

None Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

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

8.8%per term

warning Above Average

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

4.9%(51 pupils)

Spring term 2025

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

Permanent Exclusions

1pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,035 pupils. During this period, there were 91 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 8.8%, which is above 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)	1,035	91	8.8%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,049	81	7.7%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,040	69	6.6%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,036	53	5.1%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,044	61	5.8%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,075	54	5.0%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,084	37	3.4%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,093	34	3.1%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,094	32	2.9%	4.7%	2
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,100	34	3.1%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,109	50	4.5%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,073	14	1.3%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,099	7	0.6%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,102	20	1.8%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,027	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,027	16	1.6%	3.2%	1
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,039	22	2.1%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	969	39	4.0%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	965	50	5.2%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	968	80	8.3%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	892	33	3.7%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	898	15	1.7%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	902	22	2.4%	3.7%	1
2016/17 (Summer term)	832	18	2.2%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	835	27	3.2%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	839	12	1.4%	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 93 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 63 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 42 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 38 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 28 pupils

Physical Disability 13 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 4 pupils

Hearing Impairment 1 pupils

Visual 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.

87.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

90.0%Positive

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

26.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree46%

agree39%

disagree8%

strongly disagree6%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree27%

agree48%

disagree14%

strongly disagree8%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree46%

agree29%

disagree5%

strongly disagree5%

don't know1%

not applicable14%

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

yes34%

no66%

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

strongly agree46%

agree28%

disagree13%

strongly disagree13%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree53%

agree35%

disagree9%

strongly disagree2%

don't know1%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree47%

agree38%

disagree8%

strongly disagree6%

don't know2%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree46%

agree41%

disagree9%

strongly disagree4%

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

strongly agree47%

agree42%

disagree4%

strongly disagree4%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree57%

agree37%

disagree3%

strongly disagree2%

don't know2%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree43%

agree37%

disagree9%

strongly disagree5%

don't know5%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes86%

no14%

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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.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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