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King Ethelbert School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

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corporate_fareCOASTAL ACADEMIES TRUST

location_onBirchington, CT7 9BL

language Visit Website phone 1843831999

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2024

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Students

757

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Attainment 8

36.8

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GCSE Rank

#79 in Kent

#2,891 of 3,216 nationally

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King Ethelbert School is a Academy converter secondary school in Birchington, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted. Demand is above capacity (1.3×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

King Ethelbert School is an academy converter in Birchington, Kent, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It is part of COASTAL ACADEMIES TRUST. The school has approximately 794 pupils on roll, of whom 35% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 36.8, placing the school #79 in Kent and #2,891 of 3,216 nationally. 22.00% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 4.8% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. 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.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.3× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 16.5:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 5.6 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

36.8

Grade 5+ E&M

22.00%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)4.8%

Entering EBacc34.80%

EBacc APS3.1

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.43

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

35.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc21.70%

EBacc APS2.85

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.16

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc13%

EBacc APS3.39

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.42

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

40.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc4%

EBacc APS3.11

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc11%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.38

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

39.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc12%

EBacc APS3.12

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.25

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

38.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc19%

EBacc APS3.03

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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

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)84%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)78%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)10%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

04 June 2024

Inspection Report

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02 October 2018

Inspection Report

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04 June 2014

Inspection Report

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18 September 2013

Inspection Report

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11 June 2013

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2024-06-04

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2018-10-02

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2014-06-04

None Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

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

4.8%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

3.0%(24 pupils)

Spring term 2025

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

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 794 pupils. During this period, there were 38 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 4.8%, which is below 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)	794	38	4.8%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	800	51	6.4%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	741	31	4.2%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	752	28	3.7%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	763	28	3.7%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	754	27	3.6%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	757	25	3.3%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	762	22	2.9%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	763	47	6.2%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	764	19	2.5%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	764	21	2.7%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	762	28	3.7%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	764	6	0.8%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	762	18	2.4%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	761	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	761	29	3.8%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	758	32	4.2%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	758	22	2.9%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	762	27	3.5%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	766	21	2.7%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	761	21	2.8%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	766	26	3.4%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	772	20	2.6%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	763	21	2.8%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	760	14	1.8%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	764	15	2.0%	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.

Speech, Language & Communication 125 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 29 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 25 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 21 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 13 pupils

Physical Disability 6 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 3 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 1 pupils

Hearing 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.

70.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

75.0%Positive

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

20.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree27%

agree38%

disagree16%

strongly disagree15%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree19%

agree37%

disagree26%

strongly disagree16%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree35%

agree18%

disagree18%

strongly disagree18%

don't know2%

not applicable10%

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

yes36%

no64%

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

strongly agree20%

agree34%

disagree26%

strongly disagree20%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree36%

agree37%

disagree15%

strongly disagree7%

don't know4%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree41%

agree31%

disagree16%

strongly disagree9%

don't know2%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree36%

agree41%

disagree14%

strongly disagree7%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree34%

agree51%

disagree8%

strongly disagree6%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree33%

agree52%

disagree3%

strongly disagree6%

don't know6%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree32%

agree30%

disagree20%

strongly disagree13%

don't know5%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes67%

no33%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

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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