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Towers School and Sixth Form Centre
Faversham Road, Kennington, Ashford, Kent, TN24 9AL, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
20.3 / 100
Bottom 20%
Better than 20% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
1,559
Capacity
1,625
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 40.6, this school performs above the national average, particularly excelling in EBacc entries at 66%. However, it currently holds a Requires Improvement rating from Ofsted, indicating areas for growth. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 87% recommending the school, suggesting a supportive community despite the challenges reflected in its performance metrics.
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Last inspected: 15 October 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 40.6 | Bottom 23% 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%. | 54% | Bottom 21% 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%. | 29% | Bottom 16% 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%. | 66% | Top 45% 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%. | 24% | Top 45% 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%. | 40% | 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 60 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (151 responses)
★★★★★4.0
Good range of extra-curricular
94%
Good range of subjects
93%
Behaviour is good
92%
My child is happy
89%
School has high expectations
89%
My child feels safe
88%
My child makes good progress
88%
I'd recommend this school
87%
Progress is communicated
85%
School keeps me informed
81%
School supports development
74%
School responds to concerns
65%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British75.9%
White Other4.6%
Black African3.8%
Asian Other2.1%
Mixed Other1.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.6%
Other1.5%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Black Other1.1%
Asian Indian0.8%
Black Caribbean0.8%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
White Irish0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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51.17415, 0.88420 · TN24 9AL
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN136583
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.towers.kent.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Towers School and Sixth Form Centre rated by Ofsted?
Towers School and Sixth Form Centre was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 October 2024.
Is Towers School and Sixth Form Centre a good school?
Towers School and Sixth Form Centre scores 20.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 20% 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 Towers School and Sixth Form Centre?
Based on 151 Ofsted Parent View responses, Towers School and Sixth Form Centre receives a satisfaction score of 81% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Towers School and Sixth Form Centre in GCSEs?
Towers School and Sixth Form Centre achieved an Attainment 8 score of 40.6. 54% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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