Astor Secondary School
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Address | Astor Avenue, CT17 0AS |
| URN | 138167 |
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School Census
| Total | 803 |
| Girls/Boys | 455/348 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 56.7%/43.3% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 16.2% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 373 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 23.7% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 31/10/2023 | Requires improvement |
| 28/01/2020 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 31/10/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 28/01/2020 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 26.8 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 20% |
| Entering EBacc | 4% |
| EBacc average point score | 2.21 |
| Progress 8 | -1.37 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 31.9 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 18% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 37% |
| EBacc average point score | 2.64 |
| Progress 8 | -1.2 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 264 |
| As first preference | 83 |
| As second preference | 77 |
| As third preference | 68 |
| Total Offers Made | 100 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 83 |
| second preference offers | 11 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 314 |
| As first preference | 83 |
| As second preference | 118 |
| As third preference | 73 |
| Total Offers Made | 137 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 83 |
| second preference offers | 31 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 242 |
| As first preference | 103 |
| As second preference | 70 |
| As third preference | 55 |
| Total Offers Made | 146 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 103 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 333 |
| As first preference | 117 |
| As second preference | 86 |
| As third preference | 74 |
| Total Offers Made | 162 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 117 |
| second preference offers | 18 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 301 |
| As first preference | 90 |
| As second preference | 94 |
| As third preference | 81 |
| Total Offers Made | 147 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 90 |
| second preference offers | 18 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 278 |
| As first preference | 107 |
| As second preference | 86 |
| As third preference | 60 |
| Total Offers Made | 121 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 107 |
| second preference offers | 13 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 337 |
| As first preference | 120 |
| As second preference | 101 |
| As third preference | 91 |
| Total Offers Made | 200 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 120 |
| second preference offers | 14 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 281 |
| As first preference | 101 |
| As second preference | 93 |
| As third preference | 66 |
| Total Offers Made | 125 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 101 |
| second preference offers | 16 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 389 |
| As first preference | 109 |
| As second preference | 106 |
| As third preference | 101 |
| Total Offers Made | 124 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 109 |
| second preference offers | 12 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 469 |
| As first preference | 151 |
| As second preference | 158 |
| As third preference | 93 |
| Total Offers Made | 181 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 151 |
| second preference offers | 23 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 453 |
| As first preference | 155 |
| As second preference | 160 |
| As third preference | 87 |
| Total Offers Made | 185 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 155 |
| second preference offers | 26 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 18% |
| agree | 3% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 50% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 25% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 8% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 15% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 18% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 33% |
| no | 68% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 62% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| dont know | 15% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 8% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 5% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 5% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 8% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 80% |
| no | 20% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 76.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 7.7% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 4.5% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 4.1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 3.1% |
| african ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 78% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 8.6% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 4.9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.4% |