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Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre
Ashford Road, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6LT, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
26.1 / 100
Bottom 26%
Better than 26% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,863
Capacity
2,156
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
86%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance in GCSE results, achieving an Attainment 8 score of 39.7, which places it in the top 81% nationally. While 55% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, the entry rate for the English Baccalaureate is relatively low at 15%, and only 41% of students progress to university, with just 2% attending top-third institutions. Overall, it offers a supportive environment, but parents may want to consider its university progression rates when making their decision.
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Last inspected: 25 April 2023Quality 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. | 39.7 | Bottom 19% 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%. | 55% | Bottom 22% 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%. | 27% | Bottom 12% 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%. | 15% | Bottom 15% 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%. | 8% | Bottom 15% 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%. | 41% | Below avg |
| 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 133 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British78.2%
White Other5.9%
Gypsy/Roma1.8%
Mixed Other1.7%
Other1.4%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Black African0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Asian Other0.6%
Asian Indian0.5%
Black Other0.4%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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51.07674, 0.69390 · TN30 6LT
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN137484
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.homewood-school.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre rated by Ofsted?
Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 April 2023.
Is Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre a good school?
Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre scores 26.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 26% 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 Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre in GCSEs?
Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.7. 55% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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