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Stone Lodge School
Stone Lodge Road, Dartford, Kent, DA2 6FY, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
30.3 / 100
Bottom 30%
Better than 30% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,052
Capacity
1,450
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
73%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in its GCSE Attainment 8 score, which places it in the top 88% nationally. While 50% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, there is room for improvement in higher grade outcomes, as only 23% reach grade 5 or above. Overall, the school offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-19, though parents may want to consider the school's performance in comparison to local peers.
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Last inspected: 17 October 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 37.6 | Bottom 12% 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%. | 50% | Bottom 13% 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%. | 23% | Bottom 7% 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% | Top 47% 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%. | 23% | Top 47% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British63.8%
Black African9.5%
White Other6.7%
Mixed Other4.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.3%
Mixed W+B African1.8%
Asian Indian1.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Other1.3%
Black Caribbean1.1%
Black Other1.0%
Asian Other0.8%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Location
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51.44662, 0.24764 · DA2 6FY
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN147059
School typeFree schools
Websitewww.stonelodgeschool.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Stone Lodge School rated by Ofsted?
Stone Lodge School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 October 2023.
Is Stone Lodge School a good school?
Stone Lodge School scores 30.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 30% 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 Stone Lodge School in GCSEs?
Stone Lodge School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 37.6. 50% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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