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Bennett Memorial Diocesan School
Culverden Down, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 9SH, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
89.0 / 100
Top 11%
Better than 89% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,892
Capacity
1,452
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
130%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, reflected in a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 54.0 and an impressive 85% of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. Additionally, 89% of students enter the EBacc, indicating a commitment to a broad curriculum, while 74% progress to university, with 27% attending top-third institutions. Parents can feel confident in the school's ability to provide a high-quality education, although specific details on student progress metrics are limited.
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Last inspected: 13 December 2023Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 54.0 | Top 17% 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%. | 85% | Top 11% 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%. | 58% | Top 21% 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%. | 89% | Top 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%. | 57% | Top 8% 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%. | 74% | 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%. | 27% | Above avg |
Based on 164 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British68.2%
White Other8.8%
Mixed Other5.9%
Asian Chinese2.9%
Black African2.7%
Mixed W+Asian2.0%
Other1.5%
Asian Indian1.4%
Asian Bangladeshi1.2%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Black Other0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Asian Other0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Location
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51.14269, 0.24792 · TN4 9SH
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN136603
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.bennettmemorial.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Bennett Memorial Diocesan School rated by Ofsted?
Bennett Memorial Diocesan School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 December 2023.
Is Bennett Memorial Diocesan School a good school?
Bennett Memorial Diocesan School scores 89.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 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 Bennett Memorial Diocesan School in GCSEs?
Bennett Memorial Diocesan School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 54.0. 85% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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