Towers School and Sixth Form Centre
Details
| Age Range | 11-19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Address | Faversham Road, TN24 9AL |
| School Website | www.towers.kent.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 1233634171 |
| URN | 136583 |
School Census
| Total | 1460 |
| Girls/Boys | 784/676 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 53.7%/46.3% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 7.7% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 349 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 9.1% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 15/10/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was .
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 15/10/2024 | |
| 22/01/2019 | Good |
| 13/10/2016 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 15/10/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 22/01/2019 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 13/10/2016 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 15 October 2024 | School inspection | View |
| 22 January 2019 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 07 November 2017 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 13 October 2016 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 24 September 2014 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 26 September 2012 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 14 February 2012 | Academy conversion letter | View |
| 18 May 2011 | Full inspection: Satisfactory | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.2 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 34.70% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 50.60% |
| Entering EBacc | 61.80% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.67 |
| Progress 8 | -0.29 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.7 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 28% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 53% |
| Entering EBacc | 70% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.65 |
| Progress 8 | -0.15 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.6 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 43% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 57% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 3.98 |
| Progress 8 | -0.12 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.10% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 849 |
| As first preference | 244 |
| As second preference | 271 |
| As third preference | 210 |
| Total Offers Made | 259 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 221 |
| second preference offers | 33 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.09% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 766 |
| As first preference | 253 |
| As second preference | 236 |
| As third preference | 193 |
| Total Offers Made | 287 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 233 |
| second preference offers | 43 |
| third preference offers | 10 |
| first preference v offers | 1.06% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 592 |
| As first preference | 208 |
| As second preference | 198 |
| As third preference | 134 |
| Total Offers Made | 268 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 196 |
| second preference offers | 52 |
| third preference offers | 16 |
| first preference v offers | 1.02% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 765 |
| As first preference | 213 |
| As second preference | 209 |
| As third preference | 177 |
| Total Offers Made | 285 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 209 |
| second preference offers | 49 |
| third preference offers | 25 |
| first preference v offers | 1.06% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 618 |
| As first preference | 221 |
| As second preference | 202 |
| As third preference | 146 |
| Total Offers Made | 278 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 208 |
| second preference offers | 42 |
| third preference offers | 22 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 611 |
| As first preference | 223 |
| As second preference | 195 |
| As third preference | 135 |
| Total Offers Made | 267 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 223 |
| second preference offers | 29 |
| third preference offers | 7 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 609 |
| As first preference | 211 |
| As second preference | 178 |
| As third preference | 146 |
| Total Offers Made | 242 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 211 |
| second preference offers | 22 |
| third preference offers | 9 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 511 |
| As first preference | 162 |
| As second preference | 181 |
| As third preference | 119 |
| Total Offers Made | 205 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 162 |
| second preference offers | 28 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 532 |
| As first preference | 127 |
| As second preference | 164 |
| As third preference | 136 |
| Total Offers Made | 175 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 127 |
| second preference offers | 23 |
| third preference offers | 7 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 483 |
| As first preference | 129 |
| As second preference | 143 |
| As third preference | 135 |
| Total Offers Made | 164 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 129 |
| second preference offers | 22 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 446 |
| As first preference | 105 |
| As second preference | 117 |
| As third preference | 150 |
| Total Offers Made | 120 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 105 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 54% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 54% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 58% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 15% |
| agree | 12% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 8% |
| not applicable | 57% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 3% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 1% |
| not applicable | 21% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 25% |
| no | 75% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| dont know | 3% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 51% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 2% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 49% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 58% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 12% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 87% |
| no | 13% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 77.1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.8% |
| african ethnic origin | 3.7% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 77.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 5.1% |
| african ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.8% |
Nearby Schools
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Ofsted Rating: Good
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Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
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Goat Lees Primary School
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Ofsted Rating: Good
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Address: Hurst Road, , TN24 9RR