Skinners' Kent Academy
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy sponsor led |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Address | Sandown Park, TN2 4PY |
| School Website | https://www.skinnerskentacademy.org.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1892534377 |
| URN | 135888 |
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
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 10/05/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted 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 |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| 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 | |
| Type | Score |
| 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 | |
| Type | Score |
| 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 Applications | 647 |
| As first preference | 169 |
| As second preference | 163 |
| As third preference | 180 |
| Total Offers Made | 177 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 162 |
| second preference offers | 11 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.32% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 716 |
| As first preference | 208 |
| As second preference | 153 |
| As third preference | 202 |
| Total Offers Made | 176 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 158 |
| second preference offers | 12 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.28% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 676 |
| As first preference | 176 |
| As second preference | 175 |
| As third preference | 190 |
| Total Offers Made | 177 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 137 |
| second preference offers | 23 |
| third preference offers | 10 |
| first preference v offers | 1.38% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 936 |
| As first preference | 153 |
| As second preference | 141 |
| As third preference | 180 |
| Total Offers Made | 178 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 111 |
| second preference offers | 28 |
| third preference offers | 19 |
| first preference v offers | 1.07% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 645 |
| As first preference | 182 |
| As second preference | 138 |
| As third preference | 184 |
| Total Offers Made | 230 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 170 |
| second preference offers | 32 |
| third preference offers | 21 |
| first preference v offers | 1.08% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 665 |
| As first preference | 204 |
| As second preference | 171 |
| As third preference | 191 |
| Total Offers Made | 237 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 189 |
| second preference offers | 23 |
| third preference offers | 19 |
| first preference v offers | 1.57% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 706 |
| As first preference | 235 |
| As second preference | 172 |
| As third preference | 165 |
| Total Offers Made | 179 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 150 |
| second preference offers | 24 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.53% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 670 |
| As first preference | 214 |
| As second preference | 169 |
| As third preference | 168 |
| Total Offers Made | 179 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 140 |
| second preference offers | 30 |
| third preference offers | 7 |
| first preference v offers | 1.05% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 535 |
| As first preference | 186 |
| As second preference | 113 |
| As third preference | 135 |
| Total Offers Made | 210 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 177 |
| second preference offers | 21 |
| third preference offers | 9 |
| first preference v offers | 1.49% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 595 |
| As first preference | 217 |
| As second preference | 138 |
| As third preference | 130 |
| Total Offers Made | 178 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 146 |
| second preference offers | 19 |
| third preference offers | 11 |
| first preference v offers | 1.33% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 533 |
| As first preference | 199 |
| As second preference | 128 |
| As third preference | 128 |
| Total Offers Made | 177 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 150 |
| second preference offers | 19 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 18% |
| agree | 8% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 6% |
| not applicable | 60% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 3% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 1% |
| not applicable | 14% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 34% |
| no | 66% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 57% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 5% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 86% |
| no | 14% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 77% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 77% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 9.2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3.5% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.6% |
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