Details

Age Range11-18 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy sponsor led
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Local AuthorityKent
AddressSandown Park, TN2 4PY
URN135888

School Census

Total 1084
Girls/Boys 504/580
Girls/Boys Ratio 46.5%/53.5%
% pupils where English not first language 9.5%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 237
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 20.0%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
10/05/2023 Good
08/06/2016 Outstanding
Inspection Date 10/05/2023
Quality of Education Good
Behaviour and Attitudes Good
Personal Development Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 08/06/2016
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Outstanding

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 44.8
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 47.40%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 57.70%
Entering EBacc 92.80%
EBacc average point score 4.2
Progress 8 0
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 39.3
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 31%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 50%
Entering EBacc 88%
EBacc average point score 3.59
Progress 8 -0.25
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 44.7
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 38%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 59%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 4.19
Progress 8 -0.21

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.04%
Total Applications647
As first preference169
As second preference163
As third preference180
Total Offers Made177
first preference offers162
second preference offers11
third preference offers4
first preference v offers 1.32%
Total Applications716
As first preference208
As second preference153
As third preference202
Total Offers Made176
first preference offers158
second preference offers12
third preference offers4
first preference v offers 1.28%
Total Applications676
As first preference176
As second preference175
As third preference190
Total Offers Made177
first preference offers137
second preference offers23
third preference offers10
first preference v offers 1.38%
Total Applications936
As first preference153
As second preference141
As third preference180
Total Offers Made178
first preference offers111
second preference offers28
third preference offers19
first preference v offers 1.07%
Total Applications645
As first preference182
As second preference138
As third preference184
Total Offers Made230
first preference offers170
second preference offers32
third preference offers21
first preference v offers 1.08%
Total Applications665
As first preference204
As second preference171
As third preference191
Total Offers Made237
first preference offers189
second preference offers23
third preference offers19
first preference v offers 1.57%
Total Applications706
As first preference235
As second preference172
As third preference165
Total Offers Made179
first preference offers150
second preference offers24
third preference offers4
first preference v offers 1.53%
Total Applications670
As first preference214
As second preference169
As third preference168
Total Offers Made179
first preference offers140
second preference offers30
third preference offers7
first preference v offers 1.05%
Total Applications535
As first preference186
As second preference113
As third preference135
Total Offers Made210
first preference offers177
second preference offers21
third preference offers9
first preference v offers 1.49%
Total Applications595
As first preference217
As second preference138
As third preference130
Total Offers Made178
first preference offers146
second preference offers19
third preference offers11
first preference v offers 1.33%
Total Applications533
As first preference199
As second preference128
As third preference128
Total Offers Made177
first preference offers150
second preference offers19
third preference offers6

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree45%
agree42%
disagree5%
strongly disagree8%
don't know0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree52%
agree38%
disagree6%
strongly disagree3%
don't know1%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree46%
agree39%
disagree8%
strongly disagree6%
don't know2%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree18%
agree8%
disagree6%
strongly disagree2%
don't know6%
not applicable60%
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%
dont know0%
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%
don't know0%
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%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin77%
any other white background ethnic origin9%
any other mixed background ethnic origin3.7%
white and asian ethnic origin2.1%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin1%
indian ethnic origin0.9%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin0.7%
chinese ethnic origin0.7%
white and black african ethnic origin0.6%
bangladeshi ethnic origin0.6%
any other asian background ethnic origin0.6%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin77%
any other white background ethnic origin9.2%
any other mixed background ethnic origin3.5%
white and asian ethnic origin2%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin1.2%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin0.6%
indian ethnic origin0.6%
chinese ethnic origin0.6%

Nearby Schools

Beechwood School

(0.40 mi)

Ofsted Rating: None

Age: 3-19, Gender: Mixed

Address: 12 Pembury Road, , TN2 3QD

Temple Grove Academy

(0.45 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Friars Way, , TN2 3UA