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King Ethelbert School
Canterbury Road, Birchington, Kent, CT7 9BL, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
16.6 / 100
Bottom 17%
Better than 17% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
794
Capacity
870
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
91%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE attainment where it ranks in the top 90% nationally. However, only 39% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, which may be a consideration for parents. The school's LocaleIQ score indicates it is performing better than 17% of schools, suggesting room for improvement in certain areas.
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Last inspected: 4 June 2024Quality 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. | 36.8 | Bottom 10% 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%. | 39% | 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%. | 22% | Bottom 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%. | 35% | Bottom 8% 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%. | 5% | Bottom 8% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.0%
White Other3.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.8%
Mixed Other1.6%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Other0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
White Irish0.4%
Asian Indian0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Black African0.4%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Location
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51.37709, 1.32219 · CT7 9BL
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN136584
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.kingethelbert.com/
Frequently asked questions
What is King Ethelbert School rated by Ofsted?
King Ethelbert School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 June 2024.
Is King Ethelbert School a good school?
King Ethelbert School scores 16.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 17% 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 King Ethelbert School in GCSEs?
King Ethelbert School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 36.8. 39% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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