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Brockhill Park Performing Arts College
Sandling Road, Saltwood, Hythe, Kent, CT21 4HL, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
19.6 / 100
Bottom 20%
Better than 20% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,358
Capacity
1,384
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates solid overall performance, particularly in GCSE attainment, where it ranks in the top 89% nationally. While nearly half of students achieve at least a grade 4 in English and Maths, there is room for improvement, especially as only 24% reach grade 5 or above. Additionally, 49% of students progress to university, but just 3% attend top-third institutions, indicating potential for growth in higher education outcomes.
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Last inspected: 12 October 2021Older inspection ⓘQuality 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. | 37.4 | Bottom 11% 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%. | 48% | Bottom 12% 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%. | 24% | Bottom 8% 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%. | 46% | Bottom 36% 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%. | 16% | Bottom 36% 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%. | 49% | 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%. | 3% | Below avg |
Based on 90 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.6%
White Other6.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Asian Other1.2%
Mixed Other1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Other0.6%
Black African0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Indian0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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51.08162, 1.06575 · CT21 4HL
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN137458
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.brockhill.kent.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Brockhill Park Performing Arts College rated by Ofsted?
Brockhill Park Performing Arts College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 October 2021.
Is Brockhill Park Performing Arts College a good school?
Brockhill Park Performing Arts College scores 19.6/100 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.
How do pupils perform at Brockhill Park Performing Arts College in GCSEs?
Brockhill Park Performing Arts College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 37.4. 48% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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