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Wrotham School

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

personMr Michael Cater

corporate_fareCHARACTER EDUCATION TRUST

location_onSevenoaks, TN15 7RD

language Visit Website phone 1732905860

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2019

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Students

1,029

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Attainment 8

39.5

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GCSE Rank

#64 in Kent

#2,612 of 3,216 nationally

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Wrotham School is a Academy converter secondary school in Sevenoaks, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Wrotham School is an academy converter in Sevenoaks, Kent, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of CHARACTER EDUCATION TRUST. The school has approximately 1,019 pupils on roll, of whom 20% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.5, placing the school #64 in Kent and #2,612 of 3,216 nationally. 25.70% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 6.4% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 16 A-level subjects. 39.2% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 7.2% at A*–A. A-level value added: +0.2 — students made above-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2019. The school's current overall rating is Good.

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

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 26.0:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 2 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 7.3 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

39.5

Grade 5+ E&M

25.70%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)6.4%

Entering EBacc52.00%

EBacc APS3.5

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.04

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc48.50%

EBacc APS3.72

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.29

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

41.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc63%

EBacc APS3.65

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.22

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc14%

EBacc APS3.95

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc31%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.1

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc37%

EBacc APS3.62

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.14

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc18%

EBacc APS3.41

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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

91%

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

Apprenticeships6%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

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

Apprenticeships3%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

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

Apprenticeships2%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

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

Apprenticeships4%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

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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

+0.2

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

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Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*2.1%

Achieving A*–A7.2%

Achieving A*–B39.2%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate100.0%

A-level subjects offered16

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.06

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate82.10%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate84.60%

2022

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate97.1%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

19 November 2024

Inspection Report

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21 May 2019

Inspection Report

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05 June 2018

Inspection Report

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06 May 2015

Inspection Report

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04 April 2013

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2019-05-21

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2018-06-05

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2015-05-06

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

6.8%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

3.7%(38 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

1pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,019 pupils. During this period, there were 69 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 6.8%, 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)	1,019	69	6.8%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,038	82	7.9%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,056	79	7.5%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,060	101	9.5%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,069	83	7.8%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,014	85	8.4%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,029	50	4.9%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,026	43	4.2%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	969	21	2.2%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	975	26	2.7%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	982	17	1.7%	4.4%	2
2020/21 (Summer term)	903	16	1.8%	3.6%	1
2020/21 (Spring term)	909	8	0.9%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	908	19	2.1%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	854	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	854	21	2.5%	3.2%	1
2019/20 (Autumn term)	863	33	3.8%	4.2%	2
2018/19 (Summer term)	816	19	2.3%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	807	7	0.9%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	819	16	2.0%	3.8%	1
2017/18 (Summer term)	790	11	1.4%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	789	20	2.5%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	795	12	1.5%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	744	11	1.5%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	746	13	1.7%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	746	16	2.1%	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 32 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 30 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 28 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 25 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 16 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 16 pupils

Physical Disability 3 pupils

Profound & Multiple Learning 1 pupils

Hearing 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.

93.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

94.0%Positive

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

23.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree43%

agree43%

disagree8%

strongly disagree3%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree30%

agree48%

disagree16%

strongly disagree5%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree46%

agree17%

disagree3%

strongly disagree7%

don't know3%

not applicable24%

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

yes35%

no65%

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

strongly agree43%

agree25%

disagree13%

strongly disagree15%

dont know5%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree47%

agree43%

disagree4%

strongly disagree4%

don't know2%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree47%

agree41%

disagree3%

strongly disagree5%

don't know4%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree33%

agree50%

disagree10%

strongly disagree3%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree46%

agree47%

strongly disagree4%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree45%

agree45%

disagree4%

strongly disagree4%

don't know1%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree41%

agree45%

disagree5%

strongly disagree5%

don't know3%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes89%

no11%

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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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