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The Royal Harbour Academy
Newlands Lane, Ramsgate, Kent, CT12 6RH, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
4.8 / 100
Bottom 5%
Better than 5% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
1,013
Capacity
916
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
111%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 28.9, the school is performing in the top 99% nationally, although only 34% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, indicating room for improvement. The Ofsted rating of "Requires Improvement" suggests that there are areas needing attention, and the LocaleIQ score of 4.8 out of 100 places it below many other schools. Parents may want to consider these factors alongside the school's strengths when making their decision.
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Last inspected: 8 January 2020Older inspection ⓘQuality 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. | 28.9 | Bottom 1% 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%. | 34% | Bottom 1% 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%. | 16% | Bottom 1% 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%. | 9% | Bottom 4% 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%. | 2% | Bottom 4% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.6%
White Other7.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.6%
Mixed Other1.6%
Black African1.3%
Other0.8%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Asian Indian0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Mixed W+Asian0.2%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Asian Other0.1%
Black Other0.1%
Location
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51.34866, 1.41083 · CT12 6RH
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN149554
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.rha.kent.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Royal Harbour Academy rated by Ofsted?
The Royal Harbour Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 January 2020.
Is The Royal Harbour Academy a good school?
The Royal Harbour Academy scores 4.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 5% 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 The Royal Harbour Academy in GCSEs?
The Royal Harbour Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 28.9. 34% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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