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The Thomas Aveling School

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

personMr Paul Jackson

corporate_fareBEYOND SCHOOLS TRUST

location_onRochester, ME1 2UW

language Visit Website phone 1634844809

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2016

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Students

1,205

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Attainment 8

41.3

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GCSE Rank

#10 in Medway

#2,360 of 3,216 nationally

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The Thomas Aveling School is a Academy converter secondary school in Rochester, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted. Demand is above capacity (1.4×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

The Thomas Aveling School is an academy converter in Rochester, Medway, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of BEYOND SCHOOLS TRUST. The school has approximately 1,212 pupils on roll, of whom 33% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.3, placing the school #10 in Medway and #2,360 of 3,216 nationally. 25.80% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 7.6% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 20 A-level subjects. 24.6% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 4.3% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.3 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2016. The school's current overall rating is Good.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.4× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 15.6:1. There is 1 teaching vacancy.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there was 1 permanent exclusion. The average suspension rate was 8.3 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

41.3

Grade 5+ E&M

25.80%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)7.6%

Entering EBacc31.80%

EBacc APS3.58

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.16

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc18.90%

EBacc APS3.57

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.27

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc24%

EBacc APS3.64

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.02

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc20%

EBacc APS3.56

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc17%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.33

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc22%

EBacc APS3.72

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.31

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc18%

EBacc APS3.44

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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

89%

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

Apprenticeships4%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

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

Apprenticeships3%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)10%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

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

Apprenticeships4%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

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

Apprenticeships1%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.3

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*1.6%

Achieving A*–A4.3%

Achieving A*–B24.6%

VA Banding Below average

Retention rate88.1%

A-level subjects offered20

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.13

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate93.80%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate92.90%

2022

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate97.6%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

13 September 2022

Inspection Report

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14 June 2016

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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24 January 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

2 Evaluations

2016-06-14

Maintained Academy and School Short inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2012-01-24

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

8.6%per term

warning Above Average

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

6.3%(76 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 1,212 pupils. During this period, there were 104 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 8.6%, which is above 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)	1,212	104	8.6%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,227	99	8.1%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,227	65	5.3%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,234	33	2.7%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,230	68	5.5%	8.2%	1
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,193	60	5.0%	6.6%	2
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,205	38	3.2%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,214	36	3.0%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,200	51	4.2%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,205	34	2.8%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,220	29	2.4%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,198	34	2.8%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,203	10	0.8%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,201	24	2.0%	3.9%	1
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,156	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,156	28	2.4%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,155	28	2.4%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,116	14	1.3%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,124	33	2.9%	3.8%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,130	26	2.3%	3.8%	1
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,096	23	2.1%	3.4%	1
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,101	22	2.0%	3.0%	2
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,111	46	4.1%	3.7%	2
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,113	44	4.0%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,116	40	3.6%	3.3%	1
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,117	28	2.5%	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.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 61 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 51 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 45 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 33 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 22 pupils

Hearing Impairment 20 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 7 pupils

Visual Impairment 5 pupils

Multi-Sensory Impairment 4 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.

96.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

95.0%Positive

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

21.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree63%

agree30%

disagree3%

strongly disagree1%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree40%

agree48%

disagree9%

strongly disagree1%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree39%

agree17%

disagree3%

strongly disagree4%

don't know1%

not applicable36%

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

yes32%

no68%

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

strongly agree53%

agree38%

disagree3%

strongly disagree6%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree67%

agree30%

strongly disagree1%

don't know2%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree62%

agree34%

disagree3%

strongly disagree1%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree59%

agree36%

disagree2%

strongly disagree1%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree73%

agree26%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree77%

agree22%

don't know1%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree53%

agree38%

disagree1%

strongly disagree4%

don't know4%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes95%

no5%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

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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