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Thamesview School
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- Gravesham DA12 4LF
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils learn well across the curriculum, achieving in line with peers
Behaviour and Attitudes: Calm and purposeful atmosphere, low level disruption not tolerated
Qualifications and Training: Teachers are knowledgeable about their subject areas
Current Educational Practices: Teachers break down ideas into manageable steps and provide clear explanations
Strengths and Challenges: Most tasks matched well to prior learning; however, misconceptions sometimes not addressed promptly
Opportunities for Involvement: Engages with parents through varied methods
Communication: Great lengths to communicate about children's learning and support
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Strategic approaches to attendance and punctuality issues
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders made adjustments to curriculum after low outcome data
Managing Bullying and Safety: Clear behaviour systems and routines ensure safety
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Inclusive culture reflected in learning about equality and tolerance
Extracurricular Offerings: Broad range of activities, from blind football to film clubs
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Flourish Fridays provide broad challenges and experiences
Career Counselling Services: Careers education gives clear guidance about future options
Preparation for Sixth Form: Sixth-form students go on to exciting destinations
Managing and Supporting SEND: SEND pupils achieve in line with peers with targeted support
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Thamesview School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Kent, South East.
It has 938 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 27% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
100.00% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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You'll discover a vibrant, active, and welcoming community at Thamesview School where teachers and students work hard to ensure that everyone aspires to accomplish their best. We offer a nurturing and encouraging environment where each individual matters and has the chance to achieve. Thamesview School has a reputation for distinction and, in terms of exam performance over the last two years, has consistently ranked in the top 10% of comparable schools nationwide. We would like to extend an invitation to you to join the Sixth Form as a valued member and contribute to its continued success. We provide the International Baccalaureate Career-Related Programme at Thamesview School Sixth Form (IBCP). The IBCP is a globally recognised credential that enables students to pursue higher education, career, and training opportunities. Students are able to acquire the benefits of individual learning, collaborative learning, and reflective practise through the completion of an enriched curriculum. The pages that follow contain details on the IBCP qualification as well as information about the Sixth Form. Information on the application procedure is included if you decide to apply. We are eager to have you as a part of Thamesview School Sixth Form.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
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B
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Boys |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.1 | - | 15.9 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 27% | 63% | 31% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 0.00% | 11.60% | - |
| 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 | -0.69 | 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 | 33.9 | 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 | 27% | 27.56% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 47% | 39.45% | 43.07% |
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 | 18% | 22.68% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 2% | 11.21% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 5% | 15.49% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.83 | 2.56 | 2.83 |
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 | 90% | 92.84% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 170 | 136 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 87.37% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 49% | 23.94% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 35% | 48.66% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.42% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 14.49% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.16% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3.38% | 3.59% |
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 | -0.54 | 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 | 36.9 | 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 | 26% | 30.86% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 50% | 41.56% | 45.33% |
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 | 8% | 24.39% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 3% | 14.21% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 3% | 17.9% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.92 | 2.78 | 2.97 |
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 | 93% | 93.79% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 149 | 132 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 90.53% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 52% | 25.23% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 34% | 49.41% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 0.32% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 15.64% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 1.42% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 1.76% | 2.13% |
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 | -0.79 | 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 | 35.8 | 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 | 22% 1 | 30.06% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 42% 10 | 42.83% | 43.41% |
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 | 56% | 28.79% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 3% | 13.95% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 12% 2 | 19.27% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.16 | 2.86 | 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 | 91% | 90.87% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 126 | 123 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 85.71% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 58% | 24.06% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 23% | 48.32% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.21% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 13.22% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.64% | 2.75% |
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 | -0.47 | 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 | 38.2 | 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 | 23% 4 | 29.06% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 52% 1 | 41.45% | 42.62% |
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 | 46% | 26.38% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 3% 6 | 13.75% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 10% 1 | 18.54% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.26 | 2.81 | 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 | 91% | 90.17% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 142 | 124 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 76.36% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 46% | 21.34% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 35% | 50.18% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.06% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 11.51% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.83% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.64% | 2.05% |
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 | -0.25 | 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 | 39.1 | 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 | 27% | 28.56% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 51% | 40.73% | 43.07% |
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 | 32% | 26.37% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% | 16.77% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 11% | 18.05% | 16.26% |
| 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 | 93% | 85.02% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 137 | 124 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 47.31% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 55% | 21.95% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 33% | 49.32% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.09% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 7.48% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 3.15% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 1.98% | 2.45% |
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 | 8.63 | 27.11 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | E | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 10 | 25.17 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | E | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.00% | 9.02% | 13.67% |
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 | 21 | 141 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 43% | 55.45% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 10% | 5.31% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 33% | 26.06% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 10% | 9.04% | 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 | - | 29.7 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | - | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 27.3 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 12.32% | 17.7% |
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 | 21 | 161 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 33% | 56.64% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 4.49% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 33% | 21.66% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 14% | 11.73% | 10.69% |
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 | - | 25.81 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | - | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 23.49 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 9.72% | 13.07% |
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 | 139 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | - | 51.8% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 6.29% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | - | 26.13% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 8.98% | 8.8% |
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 | - | 24.89 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | - | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 24.28 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 9.87% | 12.64% |
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 | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 27.54% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 6.2% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | - | 25.49% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4.42% | 4.23% |
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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
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Thamesview School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
