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Meopham School
Wrotham Road, Meopham, Gravesend, Kent, DA13 0AH, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
33.1 / 100
Bottom 33%
Better than 33% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
957
Capacity
832
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
115%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 67% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. While the GCSE Attainment 8 score of 39.9 places it in the top 80% nationally, there is room for improvement in EBacc entry at just 23% and a notable absence of students progressing to top-third universities. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-18, with a decent percentage (52%) continuing to university.
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Last inspected: 19 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. | 39.9 | Bottom 20% 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%. | 67% | Top 48% 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%. | 44% | Top 50% 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%. | 23% | Bottom 21% 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%. | 10% | Bottom 21% 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%. | 0% | Below avg |
Based on 25 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British83.3%
Black African4.8%
White Other2.3%
Mixed Other2.2%
Asian Indian1.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Asian Other0.3%
Other0.3%
Black Other0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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51.36770, 0.35787 · DA13 0AH
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN139075
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitemeophamschool.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Meopham School rated by Ofsted?
Meopham School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 April 2023.
Is Meopham School a good school?
Meopham School scores 33.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 33% 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 Meopham School in GCSEs?
Meopham School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.9. 67% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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