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Borden Grammar School
Avenue of Remembrance, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 4DB, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
81.2 / 100
Top 19%
Better than 81% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
928
Capacity
949
Ages
11–18
Gender
Boys
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and impressive GCSE results, this school boasts an Attainment 8 score of 63.2, placing it in the top 6% nationally. A remarkable 94% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, while 83% reach grade 5 or higher, indicating strong academic performance. The school also has a solid EBacc entry rate of 65%, showcasing a commitment to a broad curriculum.
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Last inspected: 12 November 2013Older 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. | 63.2 | Top 6% 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%. | 94% | Top 5% 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%. | 83% | Top 5% 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%. | 65% | Top 10% 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%. | 53% | Top 10% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British70.4%
Black African11.4%
White Other4.8%
Mixed Other2.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Asian Bangladeshi1.4%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Asian Other1.3%
Asian Indian1.3%
Asian Chinese0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Black Other0.3%
Other0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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51.33737, 0.73464 · ME10 4DB
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN137800
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Borden Grammar School rated by Ofsted?
Borden Grammar School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 November 2013.
Is Borden Grammar School a good school?
Borden Grammar School scores 81.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 19% 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 Borden Grammar School in GCSEs?
Borden Grammar School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 63.2. 94% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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