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Wrotham School
Borough Green Road, Wrotham, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15 7RD, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
75.9 / 100
Top 24%
Better than 76% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,019
Capacity
716
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
142%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score that outperforms 76% of schools, this secondary institution demonstrates solid overall performance. While GCSE Attainment 8 scores are above the national average, only 55% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, indicating room for improvement. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 90% recommending the school, suggesting a supportive community for families.
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Last inspected: 21 May 2019Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 39.5 | 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 24% 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%. | 26% | Bottom 10% 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%. | 52% | Bottom 39% 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%. | 17% | Bottom 39% 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%. | 4% | Below avg |
Based on 70 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (114 responses)
★★★★4.1
My child feels safe
94%
Good range of subjects
93%
My child is happy
92%
Good range of extra-curricular
90%
I'd recommend this school
90%
School has high expectations
90%
My child makes good progress
88%
School supports development
87%
Behaviour is good
86%
Progress is communicated
84%
School keeps me informed
78%
School responds to concerns
63%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.0%
White Other3.3%
Mixed Other2.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
Black African0.5%
Asian Indian0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Black Other0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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51.30075, 0.30965 · TN15 7RD
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN139542
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.wrothamschool.com/
Frequently asked questions
What is Wrotham School rated by Ofsted?
Wrotham School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 May 2019.
Is Wrotham School a good school?
Wrotham School scores 75.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 24% 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 Wrotham School?
Based on 114 Ofsted Parent View responses, Wrotham School receives a satisfaction score of 81% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Wrotham School in GCSEs?
Wrotham School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.5. 55% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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