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Thomas Knyvett College
Stanwell Road, Ashford, Surrey, TW15 3DU, Surrey
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
5.9 / 100
Bottom 6%
Better than 6% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
687
Capacity
1,058
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
65%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 38.6, this school is performing better than 85% of schools across the UK, although only 46% of students achieve grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. Parent satisfaction stands at 73%, indicating a reasonable level of approval, but the recent Ofsted report rated the school as "Requires Improvement," suggesting areas for development. The school has a low EBacc entry rate of 20%, which may be a consideration for parents looking for a more academically rigorous curriculum.
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Last inspected: 14 November 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & 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. | 38.6 | Bottom 15% 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%. | 46% | Bottom 8% 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%. | 30% | Bottom 17% 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%. | 20% | Bottom 29% 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%. | 13% | Bottom 29% UK |
Parent View (30 responses)
★★★★★3.4
School has high expectations
87%
My child feels safe
83%
Good range of subjects
83%
My child makes good progress
80%
My child is happy
77%
Progress is communicated
77%
I'd recommend this school
73%
Good range of extra-curricular
67%
Behaviour is good
63%
School responds to concerns
60%
School keeps me informed
57%
School supports development
57%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British52.3%
White Other9.6%
Black African5.2%
Asian Pakistani5.2%
Asian Indian4.8%
Other4.2%
Mixed W+Asian4.1%
Asian Other3.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.3%
Mixed W+B African2.0%
Gypsy/Roma1.7%
Asian Bangladeshi1.6%
Mixed Other1.3%
Black Caribbean0.6%
Black Other0.3%
White Irish0.3%
traveller_irish0.3%
Location
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51.43949, -0.47165 · TW15 3DU
School details
Frequently asked questions
What is Thomas Knyvett College rated by Ofsted?
Thomas Knyvett College was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 November 2023.
Is Thomas Knyvett College a good school?
Thomas Knyvett College scores 5.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 6% 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 Thomas Knyvett College?
Based on 30 Ofsted Parent View responses, Thomas Knyvett College receives a satisfaction score of 68% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Thomas Knyvett College in GCSEs?
Thomas Knyvett College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 38.6. 46% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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