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Hurstmere School
Hurst Road, Sidcup, DA15 9AW, Bexley
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
6.6 / 100
Bottom 7%
Better than 7% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
965
Capacity
1,065
Ages
11–16
Gender
Boys
Occupancy
91%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 42.1, this school performs in the top 70% nationally, indicating a solid level of academic achievement. However, the recent Ofsted report rated the school as "Requires Improvement," suggesting areas that need attention. While 64% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, there's room for growth in overall performance and EBacc entry, which stands at just 26%.
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Last inspected: 27 September 2022Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & 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. | 42.1 | Bottom 30% 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%. | 64% | Bottom 44% 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%. | 42% | Bottom 44% 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%. | 26% | Bottom 42% 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%. | 19% | Bottom 42% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British78.2%
White Other5.5%
Mixed Other4.1%
Black African2.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.8%
Other1.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Asian Other0.9%
Asian Bangladeshi0.8%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Asian Indian0.4%
Black Other0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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51.43842, 0.11445 · DA15 9AW
School details
Local authorityBexley
RegionLondon
URN151382
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.hurstmere-that.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Hurstmere School rated by Ofsted?
Hurstmere School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 27 September 2022.
Is Hurstmere School a good school?
Hurstmere School scores 6.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 7% 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 Hurstmere School in GCSEs?
Hurstmere School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.1. 64% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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