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Cleeve Park School

Bexley Lane, Sidcup, Kent, DA14 4JN, Bexley


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
39.2 / 100
Bottom 39%
Better than 39% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,009
Capacity
1,200
Ages
1118
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
84%
Summary

With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates strong parent satisfaction, with 94% of parents recommending it. While the GCSE Attainment 8 score of 39.7 is above the UK average, only 51% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, indicating room for improvement in core subjects. Additionally, the school's EBacc entry rate is low at 11%, which may be a consideration for parents prioritizing a broad academic curriculum.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 28 February 2024
Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
MetricValuevs UK
Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7.39.7Bottom 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%.51%Bottom 14% 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%.31%Bottom 19% 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%.11%Bottom 16% 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 16% UK
University Destinations
MetricValuevs 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%.40%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%.0%Below avg

Based on 70 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).

Parent View (126 responses)
4.0
My child feels safe
97%
My child is happy
97%
I'd recommend this school
94%
My child makes good progress
94%
Good range of subjects
91%
School has high expectations
90%
Behaviour is good
87%
Good range of extra-curricular
87%
School keeps me informed
81%
Bullying is dealt withParent View publishes % who disagree that bullying is dealt with — lower is better. Bar shows room for improvement (100% − disagree).
21% disagree
Progress is communicated
79%
School supports development
78%
School responds to concerns
56%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British70.8%
White Other7.0%
Black African4.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.0%
Mixed Other2.7%
Asian Indian2.0%
Black Caribbean1.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Asian Other1.0%
Other0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Black Other0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Location
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51.42880, 0.11962 · DA14 4JN

School details
Local authorityBexley
RegionLondon
URN138686
School typeAcademy converter

Frequently asked questions
What is Cleeve Park School rated by Ofsted?

Cleeve Park School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 February 2024.

Is Cleeve Park School a good school?

Cleeve Park School scores 39.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 39% 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 Cleeve Park School?

Based on 126 Ofsted Parent View responses, Cleeve Park School receives a satisfaction score of 81% across all parent survey questions.

How do pupils perform at Cleeve Park School in GCSEs?

Cleeve Park School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.7. 51% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.

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