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Knole Academy
Knole Academy, Bradbourne Vale Road, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 3LE, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
46.6 / 100
Bottom 47%
Better than 47% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,410
Capacity
1,550
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
91%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 70% of students achieving a grade 4 or above in English and Maths. While GCSE Attainment 8 scores are slightly below the national average at 44.3, the school has a commendable 51% of students progressing to university, including 15% to top-third institutions. However, the LocaleIQ score indicates room for improvement compared to other schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 20 September 2017Older 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. | 44.3 | Bottom 41% 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%. | 70% | Top 39% 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%. | 44% | Top 49% 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%. | 52% | Bottom 47% 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%. | 21% | Bottom 47% 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%. | 51% | 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%. | 15% | Average |
Based on 68 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British80.9%
White Other5.5%
Mixed Other2.9%
Mixed W+Asian2.1%
Black African1.6%
Asian Indian1.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Gypsy/Roma0.8%
Other0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Black Other0.5%
Asian Other0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Location
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51.28712, 0.18376 · TN13 3LE
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN136128
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.knoleacademy.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Knole Academy rated by Ofsted?
Knole Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 20 September 2017.
Is Knole Academy a good school?
Knole Academy scores 46.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 47% 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 Knole Academy in GCSEs?
Knole Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.3. 70% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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