Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Address | Ashford Road, TN30 6LT |
| School Website | www.homewood-school.co.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1580764222 |
| URN | 137484 |
School Census
| Total | 2103 |
| Girls/Boys | 1143/960 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 54.4%/45.6% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 4.2% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 512 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 9.3% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 25/04/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 25/04/2023 | Good |
| 24/09/2019 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 25/04/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 24/09/2019 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 39.8 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 35.70% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 50.30% |
| Entering EBacc | 20.20% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.31 |
| Progress 8 | -0.35 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 39.9 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 27% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 46% |
| Entering EBacc | 16% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.29 |
| Progress 8 | -0.28 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.4 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 40% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 60% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 3.71 |
| Progress 8 | -0.18 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 518 |
| As first preference | 196 |
| As second preference | 136 |
| As third preference | 100 |
| Total Offers Made | 328 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 196 |
| second preference offers | 47 |
| third preference offers | 13 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 618 |
| As first preference | 250 |
| As second preference | 149 |
| As third preference | 131 |
| Total Offers Made | 375 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 250 |
| second preference offers | 59 |
| third preference offers | 17 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 525 |
| As first preference | 278 |
| As second preference | 115 |
| As third preference | 90 |
| Total Offers Made | 379 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 278 |
| second preference offers | 35 |
| third preference offers | 13 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 651 |
| As first preference | 241 |
| As second preference | 152 |
| As third preference | 94 |
| Total Offers Made | 339 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 241 |
| second preference offers | 54 |
| third preference offers | 10 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 648 |
| As first preference | 313 |
| As second preference | 162 |
| As third preference | 110 |
| Total Offers Made | 430 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 313 |
| second preference offers | 58 |
| third preference offers | 19 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 684 |
| As first preference | 345 |
| As second preference | 154 |
| As third preference | 128 |
| Total Offers Made | 415 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 344 |
| second preference offers | 36 |
| third preference offers | 11 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 728 |
| As first preference | 324 |
| As second preference | 197 |
| As third preference | 132 |
| Total Offers Made | 385 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 324 |
| second preference offers | 41 |
| third preference offers | 11 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 698 |
| As first preference | 296 |
| As second preference | 170 |
| As third preference | 142 |
| Total Offers Made | 360 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 296 |
| second preference offers | 44 |
| third preference offers | 7 |
| first preference v offers | 1.02% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 848 |
| As first preference | 331 |
| As second preference | 233 |
| As third preference | 176 |
| Total Offers Made | 386 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 325 |
| second preference offers | 46 |
| third preference offers | 12 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 794 |
| As first preference | 317 |
| As second preference | 195 |
| As third preference | 149 |
| Total Offers Made | 386 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 317 |
| second preference offers | 44 |
| third preference offers | 17 |
| first preference v offers | 1.02% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 761 |
| As first preference | 346 |
| As second preference | 207 |
| As third preference | 128 |
| Total Offers Made | 389 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 340 |
| second preference offers | 38 |
| third preference offers | 7 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 22% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 19% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 15% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 21% |
| strongly disagree | 16% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 10% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 27% |
| strongly disagree | 22% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 10% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 6% |
| not applicable | 43% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 14% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 27% |
| strongly disagree | 17% |
| don't know | 4% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 25% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 20% |
| don't know | 1% |
| not applicable | 13% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 27% |
| no | 73% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 24% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 21% |
| strongly disagree | 26% |
| dont know | 4% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 21% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 9% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 22% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 17% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| don't know | 2% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 51% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 5% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 18% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 22% |
| strongly disagree | 17% |
| don't know | 10% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 57% |
| no | 43% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 79.5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 5.2% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 81.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 5.3% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.9% |