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Orion Spires
Bredlands Lane, Sturry, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 0HD, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
11.7 / 100
Bottom 12%
Better than 12% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
667
Capacity
750
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
89%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, the school demonstrates a solid foundation for student learning and development. Although GCSE attainment scores indicate that only 47% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, the school performs in the top 92% nationally for Attainment 8, reflecting strengths in overall academic performance. However, the low EBacc entry rate of 10% may raise questions about the breadth of the curriculum offered.
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Last inspected: 10 January 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & 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. | 36.1 | Bottom 8% 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%. | 47% | Bottom 9% 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 5% 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%. | 10% | Bottom 15% 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%. | 8% | Bottom 15% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British78.1%
White Other4.3%
Black African4.0%
Gypsy/Roma2.1%
Mixed Other2.1%
Asian Other1.5%
Other1.5%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Asian Indian1.0%
Asian Chinese1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Location
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51.31293, 1.14815 · CT2 0HD
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN135305
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.orionspires.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Orion Spires rated by Ofsted?
Orion Spires was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 January 2023.
Is Orion Spires a good school?
Orion Spires scores 11.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 12% 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 Orion Spires in GCSEs?
Orion Spires achieved an Attainment 8 score of 36.1. 47% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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