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Aylesford School
Teapot Lane, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 7JU, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
8.0 / 100
Bottom 8%
Better than 8% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
905
Capacity
1,044
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
87%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 37.6, the school performs above the national average, particularly excelling in EBacc entries at 50%. However, it currently holds a 'Requires Improvement' rating from Ofsted, indicating areas for development. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 70% recommending the school, suggesting a need for further engagement and improvement in the overall educational experience.
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Last inspected: 29 April 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 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%. | 49% | 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%. | 20% | Bottom 4% 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%. | 50% | Bottom 19% 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%. | 9% | Bottom 19% UK |
Parent View (158 responses)
★★★★★3.6
Good range of extra-curricular
95%
Good range of subjects
85%
My child feels safe
84%
School keeps me informed
79%
My child is happy
78%
School has high expectations
77%
My child makes good progress
75%
Progress is communicated
72%
School supports development
71%
I'd recommend this school
70%
Behaviour is good
67%
School responds to concerns
58%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.2%
White Other4.8%
Mixed Other2.0%
Black African1.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Other0.4%
Asian Indian0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Asian Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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51.29886, 0.46435 · ME20 7JU
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN149319
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.aylesford.kent.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Aylesford School rated by Ofsted?
Aylesford School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 29 April 2025.
Is Aylesford School a good school?
Aylesford School scores 8.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 8% 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 Aylesford School?
Based on 158 Ofsted Parent View responses, Aylesford School receives a satisfaction score of 71% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Aylesford School in GCSEs?
Aylesford School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 37.6. 49% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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