Details

Age Range11-18 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterNone
Local AuthorityKent
AddressAbbey Place, ME13 7BQ
URN136570

School Census

Total 1020
Girls/Boys 517/503
Girls/Boys Ratio 50.7%/49.3%
% pupils where English not first language 5.1%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 71
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 2.6%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
28/02/2023 Good
24/03/2015 Outstanding
Inspection Date 28/02/2023
Quality of Education Good
Behaviour and Attitudes Outstanding
Personal Development Outstanding
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 24/03/2015
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 63.2
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 88.30%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 96.10%
Entering EBacc 67.50%
EBacc average point score 5.82
Progress 8 0.15
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 62.5
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 87%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 95%
Entering EBacc 75%
EBacc average point score 5.82
Progress 8 0.13
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 62.9
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 86%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 93%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 5.91
Progress 8 -0.07

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.31%
Total Applications569
As first preference231
As second preference158
As third preference110
Total Offers Made179
first preference offers177
second preference offers1
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.23%
Total Applications498
As first preference213
As second preference125
As third preference101
Total Offers Made178
first preference offers173
second preference offers5
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.41%
Total Applications491
As first preference204
As second preference118
As third preference109
Total Offers Made148
first preference offers145
second preference offers3
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.94%
Total Applications771
As first preference272
As second preference193
As third preference147
Total Offers Made149
first preference offers140
second preference offers9
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.29%
Total Applications477
As first preference171
As second preference124
As third preference103
Total Offers Made138
first preference offers133
second preference offers5
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.35%
Total Applications461
As first preference187
As second preference109
As third preference93
Total Offers Made139
first preference offers139
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.45%
Total Applications493
As first preference190
As second preference133
As third preference104
Total Offers Made140
first preference offers131
second preference offers8
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.47%
Total Applications458
As first preference200
As second preference109
As third preference97
Total Offers Made139
first preference offers136
second preference offers3
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.34%
Total Applications499
As first preference178
As second preference128
As third preference129
Total Offers Made140
first preference offers133
second preference offers6
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.26%
Total Applications480
As first preference175
As second preference115
As third preference117
Total Offers Made140
first preference offers139
second preference offers0
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.26%
Total Applications493
As first preference172
As second preference122
As third preference117
Total Offers Made140
first preference offers136
second preference offers4
third preference offers0

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree66%
agree30%
disagree4%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree76%
agree22%
disagree1%
strongly disagree0%
don't know1%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree60%
agree36%
disagree3%
strongly disagree1%
don't know1%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree10%
agree6%
disagree4%
strongly disagree2%
don't know8%
not applicable70%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree37%
agree40%
disagree17%
strongly disagree2%
don't know4%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree49%
agree17%
disagree5%
strongly disagree1%
don't know1%
not applicable27%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes16%
no84%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree64%
agree22%
disagree6%
strongly disagree3%
dont know5%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree66%
agree29%
disagree2%
strongly disagree0%
don't know1%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree59%
agree36%
disagree4%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree50%
agree43%
disagree5%
strongly disagree0%
don't know1%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree61%
agree36%
disagree2%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree65%
agree34%
disagree1%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree56%
agree34%
disagree4%
strongly disagree1%
don't know4%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes96%
no4%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin82.8%
any other white background ethnic origin5.3%
white and asian ethnic origin3.2%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1.6%
african ethnic origin1.6%
irish ethnic origin0.9%
white and black african ethnic origin0.8%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin0.7%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin0.7%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin83%
any other white background ethnic origin5.2%
white and asian ethnic origin2.9%
african ethnic origin1.5%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1.4%
white and black african ethnic origin1%
irish ethnic origin0.9%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin0.7%
chinese ethnic origin0.6%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin0.6%

Nearby Schools

St Mary of Charity CofE (Aided) Primary School

(0.17 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Outstanding

Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Orchard Place, , ME13 8AP

Davington Primary School

(0.55 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 5-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Priory Row, , ME13 7EQ