Details

Age Range11-18 years
GenderBoys
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Local AuthorityKent
AddressCheriton Road, CT19 5JY
URN138480

School Census

Total 1026
Girls/Boys 0/1026
Girls/Boys Ratio 0.0%/100.0%
% pupils where English not first language 8.2%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 104
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 2.8%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
16/03/2016 Outstanding
15/09/2011 Good
Inspection Date 16/03/2016
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Outstanding
Inspection Date 15/09/2011
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 62.9
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 85.60%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 93.50%
Entering EBacc 66.20%
EBacc average point score 5.88
Progress 8 0.24
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 62.2
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 87%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 94%
Entering EBacc 63%
EBacc average point score 5.67
Progress 8 0.26
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 66.3
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 89%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 97%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 5.98
Progress 8 0.51

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.33%
Total Applications357
As first preference200
As second preference91
As third preference38
Total Offers Made150
first preference offers150
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.44%
Total Applications356
As first preference210
As second preference81
As third preference43
Total Offers Made149
first preference offers146
second preference offers3
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.38%
Total Applications314
As first preference201
As second preference58
As third preference33
Total Offers Made150
first preference offers146
second preference offers3
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.85%
Total Applications451
As first preference270
As second preference104
As third preference42
Total Offers Made150
first preference offers146
second preference offers4
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.53%
Total Applications372
As first preference221
As second preference75
As third preference51
Total Offers Made148
first preference offers144
second preference offers3
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.32%
Total Applications335
As first preference197
As second preference76
As third preference38
Total Offers Made149
first preference offers149
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.29%
Total Applications332
As first preference187
As second preference77
As third preference47
Total Offers Made149
first preference offers145
second preference offers3
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.36%
Total Applications344
As first preference198
As second preference86
As third preference46
Total Offers Made150
first preference offers146
second preference offers4
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.43%
Total Applications398
As first preference209
As second preference101
As third preference56
Total Offers Made150
first preference offers146
second preference offers4
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.32%
Total Applications376
As first preference191
As second preference82
As third preference64
Total Offers Made150
first preference offers145
second preference offers5
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.25%
Total Applications340
As first preference176
As second preference85
As third preference42
Total Offers Made150
first preference offers141
second preference offers6
third preference offers2

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree65%
agree32%
disagree2%
strongly disagree1%
don't know0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree69%
agree28%
disagree2%
strongly disagree0%
don't know1%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree53%
agree40%
disagree4%
strongly disagree0%
don't know3%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree9%
agree6%
disagree2%
strongly disagree1%
don't know3%
not applicable78%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree32%
agree50%
disagree13%
strongly disagree2%
don't know3%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree38%
agree17%
disagree4%
strongly disagree0%
don't know2%
not applicable39%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes8%
no92%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree59%
agree26%
disagree7%
strongly disagree0%
dont know7%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree67%
agree30%
disagree2%
strongly disagree0%
don't know1%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree63%
agree33%
disagree2%
strongly disagree0%
don't know1%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree59%
agree38%
disagree2%
strongly disagree0%
don't know1%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree57%
agree39%
disagree2%
strongly disagree1%
don't know1%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree62%
agree33%
disagree3%
strongly disagree0%
don't know1%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree43%
agree45%
disagree5%
strongly disagree1%
don't know6%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes97%
no3%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin78.8%
any other asian background ethnic origin5.9%
any other white background ethnic origin4.1%
white and asian ethnic origin1.9%
african ethnic origin1.3%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1.2%
white and black african ethnic origin1.1%
indian ethnic origin1.1%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin1%
chinese ethnic origin1%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin81.1%
any other asian background ethnic origin5.3%
any other white background ethnic origin4.4%
white and asian ethnic origin1.7%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1.2%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin1%
african ethnic origin1%
white and black african ethnic origin0.7%
indian ethnic origin0.7%
chinese ethnic origin0.6%

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