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The Thomas Aveling School
Arethusa Road, Arethusa Road, Rochester, Kent, ME1 2UW, Medway
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
29.9 / 100
Bottom 30%
Better than 30% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,212
Capacity
1,204
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school shows promise, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 41.3, placing it in the top 74% nationally. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths is 56%, although only 26% reach grade 5 or higher. While nearly half of the students progress to university, the figure for those attending top-third universities is notably low at 2%.
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Last inspected: 14 June 2016Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 41.3 | Bottom 26% 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%. | 56% | Bottom 24% 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%. | 26% | Bottom 10% 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%. | 32% | Bottom 38% 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%. | 17% | Bottom 38% 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%. | 47% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 2% | Below avg |
Based on 100 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British70.0%
White Other6.8%
Black African4.8%
Asian Other3.9%
Asian Indian2.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.8%
Mixed Other1.7%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Other1.2%
Black Other0.8%
Asian Bangladeshi0.8%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
traveller_irish0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Location
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51.36416, 0.50273 · ME1 2UW
School details
Local authorityMedway
RegionSouth East
URN137376
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.thomasaveling.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Thomas Aveling School rated by Ofsted?
The Thomas Aveling School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 June 2016.
Is The Thomas Aveling School a good school?
The Thomas Aveling School scores 29.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 30% 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 The Thomas Aveling School in GCSEs?
The Thomas Aveling School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.3. 56% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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