Thamesview School
| Type | Secondary |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Thong Lane Gravesend Kent DA12 4LF |
| Phone | 01474566552 |
| Reference Number | 118879 |
Description
betaThamesview School, located in Gravesend, Kent (DA12 4LF), is a coeducational foundation high school and sixth form that encompasses a non-selective intake for students aged 11 to 18. Overseen by Kent County Council, Thamesview School boasts specialisms in Business and Enterprise. The school was originally established in 1968, with a focus on providing education to children in the rapidly expanding developments in Gravesend, particularly Riverview Park.
In 2010, Thamesview completed a move into a new building, and in 2005, a purpose-built vocational center was added to the campus. Thamesview School offers a comprehensive curriculum with GCSEs and BTECs available as study programs, and operates a vocational sixth form for students to explore further BTECs and additional vocational courses. The institution is headed by Headteacher George Rorke.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 955 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.15%
Girls: 47.85% |
Year Groups
| Year | Number of pupils |
|---|---|
| 7 | 182 |
| 8 | 185 |
| 9 | 164 |
| 10 | 181 |
| 11 | 174 |
| 12 | 29 |
| 13 | 40 |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2018-07-19 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-06-19 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2014-11-12 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2011-09-28 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2009-02-25 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-01-31 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2005-01-17 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 33.8 | Upgrade | Upgrade |
Progress 8 Score
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| School Score | Percentile (loc) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| -0.69 | Upgrade | Upgrade |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.