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Sir Roger Manwood's School
Manwood Road, Sandwich, Kent, CT13 9JX, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
81.6 / 100
Top 18%
Better than 82% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,016
Capacity
1,070
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and impressive GCSE results, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with an Attainment 8 score in the top 6% nationally. The high percentage of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths (97%) and a significant proportion progressing to university (70%) reflect a supportive learning environment. However, while 31% of students gain entry to top-third universities, families may want to consider this in relation to their aspirations for higher education pathways.
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Last inspected: 27 September 2022Quality 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. | 62.7 | Top 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%. | 97% | Top 4% 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%. | 81% | Top 5% 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%. | 79% | Top 5% 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%. | 66% | Top 5% 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%. | 70% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 31% | Top 20% |
Based on 128 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British83.2%
White Other5.5%
Mixed W+Asian2.8%
Mixed Other1.7%
Asian Indian1.5%
Asian Chinese0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Black African0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Asian Other0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Other0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Location
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51.27170, 1.34525 · CT13 9JX
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Frequently asked questions
What is Sir Roger Manwood's School rated by Ofsted?
Sir Roger Manwood's School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 27 September 2022.
Is Sir Roger Manwood's School a good school?
Sir Roger Manwood's School scores 81.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 18% 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 Sir Roger Manwood's School in GCSEs?
Sir Roger Manwood's School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 62.7. 97% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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