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Rowhill School
Main Road, Longfield, Kent, DA3 7PW, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
38.4 / 100
Bottom 38%
Better than 38% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
161
Capacity
150
Ages
5–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
107%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this school offers a supportive environment for students aged 5-16. However, academic performance appears to be a concern, with only 3% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths at GCSE level, and no entries for the EBacc. Parents may want to consider these factors when evaluating the school's suitability for their child.
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Last inspected: 22 June 2016Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 3.8 | No UK data |
| 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%. | 3% | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 0% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | No UK data |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.6%
Mixed W+Asian2.5%
Mixed W+B African2.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.9%
Mixed Other1.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.6%
White Irish0.6%
White Other0.6%
Black African0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
traveller_irish0.6%
Location
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51.39435, 0.31765 · DA3 7PW
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN119045
School typeFoundation special school
Websitewww.rowhill.kent.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Rowhill School rated by Ofsted?
Rowhill School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 June 2016.
Is Rowhill School a good school?
Rowhill School scores 38.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 38% 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 Rowhill School in GCSEs?
Rowhill School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 3.8. 3% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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