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Cleeve Park School

verifiedData: DfE & Ofsted 2024/25

personMrs Alex O'Donnell

corporate_fareTHE KEMNAL ACADEMIES TRUST

location_onSidcup, DA14 4JN

language Visit Website phone 2083026418

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2024

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Students

1,007

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Attainment 8

39.7

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GCSE Rank

#13 in Bexley

#2,575 of 3,216 nationally

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Cleeve Park School is a Academy converter secondary school in Sidcup, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Cleeve Park School is an academy converter in Sidcup, Bexley, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of THE KEMNAL ACADEMIES TRUST. The school has approximately 1,009 pupils on roll, of whom 35% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.7, placing the school #13 in Bexley and #2,575 of 3,216 nationally. 31.20% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 9.6% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 11 A-level subjects. 24.4% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 5.7% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.48 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.8× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 18.5:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 4.8 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: Department for Education 2024/25, Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

39.7

Grade 5+ E&M

31.20%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)9.6%

Entering EBacc11.20%

EBacc APS3.36

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.19

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc10.00%

EBacc APS3.67

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.07

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc14%

EBacc APS3.67

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.72

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

41.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc19%

EBacc APS3.58

2021

Progress 8 Score

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc14%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.84

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

33.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc5%

EBacc APS2.67

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.66

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

37.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc4%

EBacc APS3.03

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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

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)80%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)77%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment9%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

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

Apprenticeships3%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)81%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

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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

-0.48

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*–A5.7%

Achieving A*–B24.4%

VA Banding Below average

Retention rate92.7%

A-level subjects offered11

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.49

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate96.80%

2023

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate100.00%

2022

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate80.0%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

28 February 2024

Inspection Report

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04 May 2023

Inspection Report

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10 November 2021

Inspection Report

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13 November 2019

Inspection Report

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04 July 2018

Inspection Report

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15 January 2015

Inspection Report

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21 October 2014

Inspection Report

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17 June 2013

Inspection Report

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21 March 2013

Inspection Report

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02 October 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

6 Evaluations

2024-02-28

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 2 EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2021-11-10

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Requires improvement

Development

Requires improvement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2019-11-13

S5 Inspection EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Requires improvement

Development

Requires improvement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2018-07-04

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2015-01-15

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2013-03-21

None Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

Requires improvement

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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

6.3%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

3.7%(37 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 1,009 pupils. During this period, there were 64 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 6.3%, which is below 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)	1,009	64	6.3%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,010	32	3.2%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,008	75	7.4%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,009	66	6.5%	7.1%	2
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,012	96	9.5%	8.2%	3
2022/23 (Summer term)	999	41	4.1%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,007	38	3.8%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,002	36	3.6%	5.9%	2
2021/22 (Summer term)	982	51	5.2%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	978	30	3.1%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	995	27	2.7%	4.4%	1
2020/21 (Summer term)	988	32	3.2%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	993	9	0.9%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,001	23	2.3%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	947	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	947	40	4.2%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	961	62	6.5%	4.2%	2
2018/19 (Summer term)	901	19	2.1%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	908	33	3.6%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	928	10	1.1%	3.8%	3
2017/18 (Summer term)	897	12	1.3%	3.4%	2
2017/18 (Spring term)	892	22	2.5%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	891	32	3.6%	3.7%	1
2016/17 (Summer term)	858	31	3.6%	3.0%	2
2016/17 (Spring term)	867	35	4.0%	3.3%	1
2016/17 (Autumn term)	876	32	3.7%	3.1%	1

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.

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 80 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 51 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 45 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 10 pupils

Physical Disability 7 pupils

Hearing Impairment 4 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 2 pupils

Visual Impairment 1 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.

76.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

79.0%Positive

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

20.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree32%

agree37%

disagree14%

strongly disagree11%

don't know6%

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

strongly agree34%

agree37%

disagree13%

strongly disagree12%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree38%

agree17%

disagree14%

strongly disagree13%

don't know1%

not applicable17%

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

yes40%

no60%

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

strongly agree44%

agree14%

disagree8%

strongly disagree28%

dont know6%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree43%

agree30%

disagree9%

strongly disagree9%

don't know9%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree39%

agree38%

disagree9%

strongly disagree13%

don't know1%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree42%

agree36%

disagree9%

strongly disagree12%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree36%

agree44%

disagree7%

strongly disagree4%

don't know9%

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

strongly agree41%

agree46%

disagree3%

strongly disagree3%

don't know7%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree34%

agree27%

disagree7%

strongly disagree18%

don't know14%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes74%

no26%

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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.

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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