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Hartsdown Academy
George V Avenue, Margate, Kent, CT9 5RE, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
12.4 / 100
Bottom 12%
Better than 12% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
837
Capacity
1,175
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
71%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school offers a supportive environment for its 837 students. While the GCSE results show that 38% of pupils achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and the Attainment 8 score is relatively low at 32.1, the school is positioned in the top 2% nationally for GCSE performance, indicating some strengths in academic delivery. However, only 38% of students progress to university, with none attending top-third institutions, which may be a consideration for parents prioritizing higher education pathways.
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Last inspected: 7 December 2021Older inspection ⓘQuality 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. | 32.1 | Bottom 2% 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%. | 38% | 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%. | 15% | Bottom 14% 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 14% 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%. | 38% | Below avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 0% | Below avg |
Based on 8 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British65.5%
White Other12.9%
Mixed Other5.1%
Gypsy/Roma5.0%
Black African2.6%
Mixed W+B African1.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.7%
Other1.4%
Asian Indian1.1%
Asian Other0.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Black Caribbean0.6%
Black Other0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Location
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51.37984, 1.36939 · CT9 5RE
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Frequently asked questions
What is Hartsdown Academy rated by Ofsted?
Hartsdown Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 December 2021.
Is Hartsdown Academy a good school?
Hartsdown Academy scores 12.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 12% 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 Hartsdown Academy in GCSEs?
Hartsdown Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 32.1. 38% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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