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Sandwich Technology School
Deal Road, Sandwich, Kent, CT13 0FA, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
0.9 / 100
Bottom 1%
Better than 1% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Inadequate
Pupils
1,235
Capacity
1,368
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
90%
Summary
With an Ofsted rating of Inadequate and a LocaleIQ score placing it in the bottom 1% of schools, this secondary institution faces significant challenges. GCSE results show a low average Attainment 8 score of 35.3, with only 44% of students achieving a grade 4 or above in English and Maths. However, parent satisfaction is relatively positive, with 79% expressing happiness, suggesting some aspects of the school experience may meet expectations despite the academic shortcomings.
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Last inspected: 15 May 2024Quality Of Education: InadequatePersonal Development: InadequateBehaviour & Attitudes: InadequateLeadership & Management: Inadequate
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. | 35.3 | Bottom 6% 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%. | 44% | Bottom 6% 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 6% 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%. | 16% | Bottom 17% 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%. | 9% | Bottom 17% 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%. | 46% | 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%. | 5% | Below avg |
Based on 76 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (224 responses)
★★★★★3.8
Good range of subjects
92%
Good range of extra-curricular
88%
My child is happy
86%
Progress is communicated
85%
My child makes good progress
84%
My child feels safe
83%
School has high expectations
81%
I'd recommend this school
79%
Behaviour is good
72%
School keeps me informed
71%
School responds to concerns
70%
School supports development
70%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.6%
White Other3.3%
Mixed Other2.3%
Asian Indian1.2%
Other0.6%
Black African0.6%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Asian Other0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Black Other0.1%
Location
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51.26513, 1.33553 · CT13 0FA
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN136317
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Sandwich Technology School rated by Ofsted?
Sandwich Technology School was rated "Inadequate" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 May 2024.
Is Sandwich Technology School a good school?
Sandwich Technology School scores 0.9/100 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 Sandwich Technology School?
Based on 224 Ofsted Parent View responses, Sandwich Technology School receives a satisfaction score of 76% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Sandwich Technology School in GCSEs?
Sandwich Technology School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 35.3. 44% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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