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The Robert Napier School
Third Avenue, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 2LX, Medway
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
1.5 / 100
Bottom 2%
Better than 2% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
1,011
Capacity
1,080
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Summary
With Ofsted rating it as Requires Improvement, the school is currently focusing on enhancing its educational standards. Academic performance shows challenges, with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 32.5 and only 36% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. However, over half of the pupils progress to university, which may appeal to parents seeking post-secondary opportunities for their children. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 57% recommending the school.
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Last inspected: 24 September 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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. | 32.5 | Bottom 3% 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%. | 36% | Bottom 2% 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%. | 16% | Bottom 2% 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%. | 17% | Bottom 4% 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%. | 3% | Bottom 4% 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%. | 52% | 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 44 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (148 responses)
★★★★3.1
Good range of subjects
90%
Good range of extra-curricular
73%
My child is happy
70%
My child makes good progress
69%
My child feels safe
68%
School has high expectations
68%
Progress is communicated
66%
Behaviour is good
62%
I'd recommend this school
57%
School responds to concerns
52%
School supports development
52%
School keeps me informed
50%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British65.9%
Black African8.3%
White Other7.6%
Mixed W+B African2.4%
Mixed Other2.0%
Other1.9%
Black Caribbean1.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.8%
Asian Other1.5%
Asian Indian1.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Gypsy/Roma1.0%
Asian Pakistani1.0%
Black Other0.7%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
Asian Chinese0.4%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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51.37769, 0.56101 · ME7 2LX
School details
Local authorityMedway
RegionSouth East
URN138511
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.robertnapier.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is The Robert Napier School rated by Ofsted?
The Robert Napier School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 September 2024.
Is The Robert Napier School a good school?
The Robert Napier School scores 1.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 2% 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 The Robert Napier School?
Based on 148 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Robert Napier School receives a satisfaction score of 61% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at The Robert Napier School in GCSEs?
The Robert Napier School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 32.5. 36% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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