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The Skinners' School
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The Skinners' School
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- Tunbridge Wells TN4 9PG
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Outstanding |
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Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave very well and show high levels of respect and maturity
Academic Progress: Older pupils achieve exceptionally well, younger pupils need clearer guidance for improvement
Qualifications and Training: Staff receive relevant training in safeguarding and pastoral topics
Current Educational Practices: Leaders support teachers' well-being but need systematic training to improve teaching practice
Strengths and Challenges: Some teachers lack precise guidance and formative assessment, especially at key stage 3
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents appreciate the school's community and involvement opportunities
Communication: School communicates well; parents value issue resolution and updates on progress
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are very happy and feel the school does an excellent job
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders effectively resolve bullying issues, ensuring they do not recur
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders plan curriculum carefully and ensure ambitious learning; however, more training for consistent teaching needed
Managing Bullying and Safety: School deals very well with bullying and ensures pupils' safety
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Strong safeguarding culture, timely actions for pupil welfare
Extracurricular Offerings: Diverse range of clubs and societies, creating a university-like atmosphere
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils enthusiastically participate and balance academic and extracurricular activities well
Career Counselling Services: High-quality, impartial careers advice provided to pupils
Preparation for Sixth Form: Pupils gain extensive and thorough knowledge in sixth form
Managing and Supporting SEND: Thoughtful support outside classrooms, but inconsistent application of strategies in class
Subjects Offered: High take-up of English Baccalaureate subjects for GCSE
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The Skinners' School is a Secondary, Boys school located in Kent, South East.
It has 1118 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 97% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
98.70% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Welcome to the school's website's Old Skinners section.
I welcome you to the 127th year of the Society with great pleasure now that the AGM is officially "done and dusted."
The Committee has been working very hard to prepare and organise some significant changes to the Society's membership structure that have been "on the cards" for a few years.
All Old Skinners are now automatically Associate Members of the Society because we want to be completely inclusive and never lose touch with any Old Skinner.
Due to the simplicity and low cost of electronic communication, we will be sending these members newsletters from both the Society and the School now that our new membership database is fully operational.
Additionally, all activities, including the Annual Dinner and Leopards' Dinner Dance, will be 10% off.
Last but not least, we provide a Privileged Membership level to individuals who prefer to subscribe more frequently, and for 50 minutes each month (which is still only one per week), we provide 20% off discounts for our events.
Don't allow your Skinners' School memories fade into oblivion; instead, make the most of this year by becoming involved and celebrating the legacy that the School has left for all of us.
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I welcome you to the 127th year of the Society with great pleasure now that the AGM is officially "done and dusted."
The Committee has been working very hard to prepare and organise some significant changes to the Society's membership structure that have been "on the cards" for a few years.
All Old Skinners are now automatically Associate Members of the Society because we want to be completely inclusive and never lose touch with any Old Skinner.
Due to the simplicity and low cost of electronic communication, we will be sending these members newsletters from both the Society and the School now that our new membership database is fully operational.
Additionally, all activities, including the Annual Dinner and Leopards' Dinner Dance, will be 10% off.
Last but not least, we provide a Privileged Membership level to individuals who prefer to subscribe more frequently, and for 50 minutes each month (which is still only one per week), we provide 20% off discounts for our events.
Don't allow your Skinners' School memories fade into oblivion; instead, make the most of this year by becoming involved and celebrating the legacy that the School has left for all of us.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
B
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B-
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C-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | - |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Boys | Boys | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18 | 19.3 | 19.4 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 97% | 98% | 51% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 31.80% | 35.00% | 9.80% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.71 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 72.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 97% | 27.47% | 29.91% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 100% | 39.37% | 42.94% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 78% | 22.58% | 24.96% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 58% | 11.15% | 10.85% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 68% | 15.41% | 15.44% |
| EBacc average points score | 6.82 | 2.56 | 2.82 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 92.72% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 151 | 137 | 143 |
| Pupils staying in education | 99% | 87.21% | 84.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 1% | 24.08% | 32.75% |
| School sixth forms | 97% | 48.48% | 29.68% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.41% | 10.23% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 14.36% | 11.5% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.16% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.42% | 3.6% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.03 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 72.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 59% | 30.74% | 32.72% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% | 41.5% | 45.21% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 85% | 24.28% | 24.83% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 45% | 14.13% | 12.95% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 47% | 17.81% | 17.1% |
| EBacc average points score | 7.09 | 2.78 | 2.96 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 93.71% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 152 | 133 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 90.4% | 86.27% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 1% | 25.32% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 97% | 49.32% | 30.7% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 0.31% | 10.42% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 15.51% | 11.16% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.43% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.81% | 2.15% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.62 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 72.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 97% | 29.93% | 29.21% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 99% | 42.74% | 43.31% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 89% | 28.61% | 25.74% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 76% 13 | 13.86% | 11.42% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 86% 9 | 19.15% | 16.43% |
| EBacc average points score | 7.05 | 2.85 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 90.86% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 118 | 125 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 99% | 85.61% | 84.05% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 1% | 24.22% | 33.36% |
| School sixth forms | 97% | 48.18% | 31.08% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.21% | 8.46% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 13.1% | 11.17% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.63% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.7% | 2.77% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.68 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 73.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 97% 21 | 28.95% | 29.13% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 99% 22 | 41.39% | 42.54% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 80% | 26.26% | 24.67% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 63% | 13.66% | 11.27% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 77% 14 | 18.42% | 15.94% |
| EBacc average points score | 7.02 | 2.8 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 90.09% | 84.83% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 118 | 126 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 98% | 76.29% | 73.85% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 21.46% | 28.37% |
| School sixth forms | 97% | 50.04% | 31.42% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.06% | 9.09% |
| Other education destinations | - | 11.41% | 5.92% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.89% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.67% | 2.06% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.31 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 71.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 76% | 28.45% | 29.46% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 77% | 40.67% | 43% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 68% | 26.31% | 25.2% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 63% | 16.67% | 14.65% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 63% | 17.95% | 16.2% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 85.03% | 85.15% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 122 | 126 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 47.64% | 58.09% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 2% | 22.25% | 30.56% |
| School sixth forms | 93% | 49.12% | 32.03% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.09% | 8.99% |
| Other education destinations | - | 7.4% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.16% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.99% | 2.46% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 43.2 | 26.98 | 29.96 |
| Average grade | B+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 43.07 | 24.93 | 29.52 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 31.80% | 8.93% | 13.61% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 160 | 140 | 202 |
| Students staying in education | 79% | 55.24% | 58.54% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 5.27% | 6.09% |
| Students entering employment | 15% | 26% | 21.15% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 3% | 9.21% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 47.06 | 29.59 | 33.37 |
| Average grade | A- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 46.98 | 27.04 | 32.43 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | A- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 41.9% | 12.21% | 17.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 154 | 160 | 249 |
| Students staying in education | 79% | 56.36% | 60.62% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 1% | 4.5% | 4.98% |
| Students entering employment | 13% | 21.75% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 11.9% | 10.7% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 44.38 3 | 25.75 | 29.35 |
| Average grade | B+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 44.74 2 | 23.45 | 28.61 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 50.4% | 9.63% | 13.01% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 129 | 138 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 73% | 51.52% | 57.28% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 1% | 6.43% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 20% | 26.14% | 20.98% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 9.15% | 8.81% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 41.66 1 | 27.08 | 28.99 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 42.31 1 | 25.72 | 28.79 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 37.6% | 10.51% | 13.3% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 9 | 22.29% | 31.75% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 4.91% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 7% | 19.82% | 15.79% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 2% | 4.5% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 42.83 | 24.92 | 26.72 |
| Average grade | B+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 43.67 | 24.33 | 27.74 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 43.3% | 9.78% | 12.6% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 20 | 27.59% | 36.47% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 6.17% | 6.36% |
| Students entering employment | 17% | 25.59% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 4.56% | 4.24% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Skinners' School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1