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Hurstmere School

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

personMrs Lynn Bennett

corporate_fareHURSTMERE SCHOOL

location_onSidcup, DA15 9AW

language Visit Website phone 2083005665

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Ofsted

Requires improvement

Inspected 2022

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Students

1,030

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Progress 8

-0.07

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GCSE Rank

#10 in Bexley

#2,001 of 4,676 nationally

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Hurstmere School is a Academy converter secondary school in Sidcup, serving ages 11-16. Currently Requires Improvement according to Ofsted — the school is working to raise standards. Academic progress is broadly in line with the national average (Progress 8: -0.07).

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School Summary

Hurstmere School is an academy converter in Sidcup, Bexley, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of HURSTMERE SCHOOL. The school has approximately 1,030 pupils on roll.

In 2024, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.1, placing the school #10 in Bexley and #2,001 of 4,676 nationally. Progress 8 was -0.07 — broadly in line with the national average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2022. The school's current overall rating is Requires improvement. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Requires improvement, behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement, personal development Requires improvement, and leadership and management Requires improvement.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.6× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.3:1. There are 2 teaching vacancies. Teacher turnover in the previous year was 31.0%.

In the 2023/24 academic year, there were 5 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 1.4 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)

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.07

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc29.30%

EBacc APS4.02

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.30

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc40%

EBacc APS3.97

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.41

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc38%

EBacc APS3.97

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc15%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.32

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc17%

EBacc APS3.9

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.38

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc19%

EBacc APS3.74

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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.

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)82%

Apprenticeships7%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

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

Apprenticeships7%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)83%

Apprenticeships9%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

31 August 2024

Inspection Report

01 February 2024

Inspection Report

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27 September 2022

Inspection Report

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18 September 2018

Inspection Report

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20 February 2018

Inspection Report

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27 March 2014

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2022-09-27

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Requires improvement

Development

Requires improvement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2018-09-18

S5 Inspection Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2018-02-20

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2014-03-27

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

0.0%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.4% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

0.0%(0 pupils)

Summer term 2024

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

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 8.417% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Summer term of 2024, this school served a headcount of 1,012 pupils. During this period, there were 0 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 0.0%, which is below the termly national average of 7.4%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,012	0	0.0%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,019	0	0.0%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,020	43	4.2%	8.2%	5
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,037	26	2.5%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,030	25	2.4%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,029	32	3.1%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,054	16	1.5%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,065	15	1.4%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,070	7	0.7%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,041	13	1.2%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,038	5	0.5%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,045	16	1.5%	3.9%	1
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,047	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,047	12	1.1%	3.2%	1
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,051	9	0.9%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,044	18	1.7%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,060	30	2.8%	3.8%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,064	37	3.5%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,044	25	2.4%	3.4%	1
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,047	25	2.4%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,049	19	1.8%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,047	13	1.2%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,051	14	1.3%	3.3%	1
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,051	28	2.7%	3.1%	2

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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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.

90.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

90.0%Positive

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

15.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree33%

agree50%

disagree11%

strongly disagree3%

don't know4%

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

strongly agree29%

agree46%

disagree18%

strongly disagree3%

don't know4%

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

strongly agree26%

agree31%

disagree8%

strongly disagree4%

don't know2%

not applicable29%

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

yes15%

no85%

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

strongly agree11%

agree32%

disagree29%

strongly disagree21%

dont know8%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree37%

agree41%

disagree11%

strongly disagree4%

don't know7%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree32%

agree46%

disagree13%

strongly disagree2%

don't know6%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree25%

agree57%

disagree12%

strongly disagree3%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree32%

agree59%

disagree5%

strongly disagree2%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree40%

agree47%

disagree4%

strongly disagree2%

don't know7%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree25%

agree49%

disagree13%

strongly disagree3%

don't know10%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes84%

no16%

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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)

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

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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