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Thamesview School
Thong Lane, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 4LF, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
15.2 / 100
Bottom 15%
Better than 15% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
955
Capacity
910
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
105%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE attainment where it ranks in the top 95% nationally for Attainment 8. While 43% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, the percentage for grade 5 or above is lower at 22%. The school offers a supportive environment for a diverse student body of 955, but parents may want to consider the relatively low LocaleIQ score, indicating it performs better than only 15% of schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 21 May 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 34.3 | Bottom 5% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 43% | Bottom 5% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 22% | Bottom 6% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 55% | Bottom 40% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 17% | Bottom 40% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British59.0%
Black African11.9%
White Other10.2%
Asian Indian3.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.6%
Gypsy/Roma2.6%
Mixed Other2.2%
Other1.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Black Caribbean0.9%
Asian Bangladeshi0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Asian Other0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Black Other0.4%
White Irish0.2%
traveller_irish0.2%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Location
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51.42293, 0.39778 · DA12 4LF
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN118879
School typeFoundation school
Websitewww.thamesviewsch.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Thamesview School rated by Ofsted?
Thamesview School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 May 2024.
Is Thamesview School a good school?
Thamesview School scores 15.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 15% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Thamesview School in GCSEs?
Thamesview School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 34.3. 43% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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