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Brompton Academy
Marlborough Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 5HT, Medway
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
11.3 / 100
Bottom 11%
Better than 11% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,382
Capacity
1,400
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school serves a diverse student body and has a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 38.1, placing it in the top 87% nationally. However, only 46% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and parent satisfaction is moderate at 59%. The school sends 57% of its graduates to university, though only 8% progress to top-third institutions, indicating room for improvement in post-secondary outcomes.
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Last inspected: 26 November 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. | 38.1 | Bottom 14% 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%. | 46% | 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%. | 25% | Bottom 9% 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%. | 31% | Bottom 27% 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%. | 12% | Bottom 27% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 57% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 8% | Below avg |
Based on 102 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (98 responses)
★★★★★3.0
Good range of subjects
84%
Good range of extra-curricular
82%
My child is happy
70%
My child makes good progress
68%
My child feels safe
64%
School has high expectations
64%
I'd recommend this school
59%
School keeps me informed
57%
Progress is communicated
57%
Behaviour is good
54%
School supports development
54%
School responds to concerns
48%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British60.6%
White Other8.6%
Black African7.9%
Mixed Other4.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.5%
Asian Other2.5%
Other2.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.8%
Asian Indian1.8%
Mixed W+B African1.5%
Black Caribbean1.5%
Asian Pakistani0.7%
Black Other0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Location
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51.38265, 0.53967 · ME7 5HT
School details
Local authorityMedway
RegionSouth East
URN136107
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.bromptonacademy.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Brompton Academy rated by Ofsted?
Brompton Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 November 2024.
Is Brompton Academy a good school?
Brompton Academy scores 11.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 11% 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 Brompton Academy?
Based on 98 Ofsted Parent View responses, Brompton Academy receives a satisfaction score of 60% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Brompton Academy in GCSEs?
Brompton Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 38.1. 46% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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