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Fulston Manor School
Brenchley Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 4EG, Kent
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
Requires improvement
Pupils
1,325
Capacity
1,104
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
120%
Summary
Parents should consider that while this secondary school has a significant number of pupils and a GCSE Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 6% nationally, it currently requires improvement according to its latest Ofsted report. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths is 49%, which is below the national average, and only 20% achieve grade 5 or above. However, over half of the students progress to university, with a small portion attending top-third institutions, indicating some level of ambition and potential among the student body.
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Last inspected: 14 November 2023Quality 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. | 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%. | 49% | Bottom 12% 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%. | 22% | Bottom 15% 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%. | 8% | Bottom 15% 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%. | 55% | 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 157 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British81.0%
Black African5.7%
White Other5.1%
Mixed Other1.5%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Black Other0.7%
Asian Indian0.5%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Other0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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51.33281, 0.73681 · ME10 4EG
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN136324
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.fulstonmanor.kent.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Fulston Manor School rated by Ofsted?
Fulston Manor School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 November 2023.
Is Fulston Manor School a good school?
Fulston Manor School 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.
How do pupils perform at Fulston Manor School in GCSEs?
Fulston Manor School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 35.3. 49% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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