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Kemnal Technology College
Sevenoaks Way, Sidcup, Kent, DA14 5AA, Bromley
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
1.4 / 100
Bottom 1%
Better than 1% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
509
Capacity
700
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
73%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 29.3, the school is performing in the top 1% nationally, but only 37% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, indicating room for improvement. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 65% recommending the school, reflecting a mixed perception among families. However, the recent Ofsted rating of "Requires Improvement" suggests that the school is currently facing challenges that prospective parents should consider.
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Last inspected: 4 February 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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. | 29.3 | Bottom 1% 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%. | 37% | Bottom 3% 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%. | 20% | Bottom 4% 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%. | 9% | Bottom 12% 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%. | 7% | Bottom 12% UK |
Parent View (49 responses)
★★★★3.1
Good range of extra-curricular
80%
My child feels safe
76%
Good range of subjects
76%
My child is happy
74%
My child makes good progress
69%
I'd recommend this school
65%
Progress is communicated
59%
School keeps me informed
57%
School has high expectations
57%
School responds to concerns
55%
School supports development
55%
Behaviour is good
49%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British63.5%
White Other7.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.5.1%
Gypsy/Roma3.9%
Mixed Other2.8%
Mixed W+B African2.6%
Black African2.4%
Black Caribbean2.2%
Other2.0%
Asian Other1.4%
Black Other1.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Asian Indian0.8%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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51.41187, 0.11016 · DA14 5AA
School details
Frequently asked questions
What is Kemnal Technology College rated by Ofsted?
Kemnal Technology College was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 February 2025.
Is Kemnal Technology College a good school?
Kemnal Technology College scores 1.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 1% 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 Kemnal Technology College?
Based on 49 Ofsted Parent View responses, Kemnal Technology College receives a satisfaction score of 62% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Kemnal Technology College in GCSEs?
Kemnal Technology College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 29.3. 37% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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