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New Line Learning Academy
Boughton Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 9QL, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
5.7 / 100
Bottom 6%
Better than 6% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
819
Capacity
1,050
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
78%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 32.2, the school demonstrates some challenges in academic performance, particularly with only 36% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 64% recommending the school, but the Ofsted rating indicates a need for improvement. Limited data on progress and entry rates suggests that while there are areas for growth, there may also be opportunities for development in the coming years.
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Last inspected: 13 May 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal 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. | 32.2 | Bottom 2% 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%. | 36% | Bottom 2% 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%. | 18% | Bottom 2% 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%. | 29% | Bottom 11% 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%. | 6% | Bottom 11% UK |
Parent View (59 responses)
★★★★3.1
Good range of extra-curricular
78%
Good range of subjects
78%
My child feels safe
76%
Progress is communicated
75%
My child is happy
70%
I'd recommend this school
64%
School has high expectations
64%
My child makes good progress
61%
School responds to concerns
58%
School keeps me informed
56%
Behaviour is good
54%
School supports development
51%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British72.6%
White Other6.8%
Black African5.6%
Mixed Other3.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.7%
Gypsy/Roma1.7%
Mixed W+B African1.5%
Asian Other1.3%
Other1.3%
Asian Indian1.2%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Black Other0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Black Caribbean0.4%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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51.24924, 0.53211 · ME15 9QL
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN135372
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.newlinelearning.com/
Frequently asked questions
What is New Line Learning Academy rated by Ofsted?
New Line Learning Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 May 2025.
Is New Line Learning Academy a good school?
New Line Learning Academy scores 5.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 6% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about New Line Learning Academy?
Based on 59 Ofsted Parent View responses, New Line Learning Academy receives a satisfaction score of 62% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at New Line Learning Academy in GCSEs?
New Line Learning Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 32.2. 36% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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