Skinners' Kent Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Sandown Park Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 4PY |
| Phone | 01892534377 |
| Reference Number | 135888 |
Skinners' Kent Academy is performing well overall, maintaining a 'Good' rating across all inspected domains, including the quality of education and leadership. The school's motto, 'pride in our success', reflects its positive culture, where pupils demonstrate kindness and inclusion. A structured curriculum has been designed, providing pupils with the necessary knowledge for their educational journey. However, challenges remain, particularly in ensuring all pupils have equitable access to the full benefits of education and regular attendance following recovery from the pandemic. Additionally, while special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported, some areas for improvement have been identified regarding the depth of knowledge retention and consistent implementation of attendance strategies.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1035 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 55.46%
Girls: 44.54% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 29.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 11.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 99 | 76 | 175 |
| 8 | 96 | 84 | 180 |
| 9 | 94 | 85 | 179 |
| 10 | 92 | 81 | 173 |
| 11 | 106 | 70 | 176 |
| 12 | 50 | 46 | 96 |
| 13 | 37 | 19 | 56 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 76.1% |
| White, Other | 9% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.8% |
| White & Asian | 2.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.2% |
| Unclassified | 1.1% |
| Indian | 1% |
| African | 1% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.8% |
| Asian, Other | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 10 May 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 10 May 2023 | School inspection: |
| 22 Feb 2022 | School inspection |
| 08 Jun 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Mar 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Jan 2011 | Monitoring visit |
Strengths
- Strong pastoral care supports student well-being.
- Nurturing relationships between staff and pupils foster a safe environment.
- Ambitious seven-year curriculum encourages knowledge and curiosity.
- Effective support exists for pupils with special educational needs.
- A broad range of subjects offered in sixth form prepares pupils for further education.
Areas for Improvement
- Some teachers do not check pupils' understanding consistently before moving on.
- Not all pupils attend school regularly, affecting their learning.
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
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 38.4 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 25% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 44.3% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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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Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 30.61 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C | C | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | NE | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 159 | 26 |
| Third Preference | 168 | 2 |
| From another Local Authority | 25 | 0 |
Previous Years
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| > Other Education | |
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| Not in education or employment | |
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| Name | Distance |
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Skinners' Temple Grove
Friars Way, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 3UA |
0.45 miles |
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St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Sandrock Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 3PR |
0.88 miles |
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Skinners' Kent Primary School
The Avenue, Knights Wood, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 3GS |
0.95 miles |
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St Barnabas CofE VA Primary School
Quarry Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1 2EY |
0.99 miles |
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St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Hawkenbury Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 5BW |
1.08 miles |
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St John's Church of England Primary School
Cunningham Road, St John's Ce Primary School, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 9EW |
1.22 miles |
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St Matthew's High Brooms Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Powder Mill Lane, High Brooms, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 9DY |
1.3 miles |
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St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
Wilman Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 9AL |
1.34 miles |
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Claremont Primary School
Banner Farm Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 5EB |
1.35 miles |
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The Wells Free School
King Charles Square, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 8FA |
1.43 miles |
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Pembury School
Lower Green Road, Pembury, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 4EB |
1.68 miles |
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The Mead School
16 Frant Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 5SN |
1.87 miles |
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Rose Hill School
Coniston Avenue, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9SY |
2.02 miles |
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Southborough CofE Primary School
Broomhill Park Road, Southborough, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 0JY |
2.02 miles |
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Bishops Down Primary and Nursery School
Rydal Drive, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 9SU |
2.16 miles |
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Broadwater Down Primary School
Broadwater Lane, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 5RP |
2.25 miles |
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St Mark's Church of England Primary School
Ramslye Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 8LN |
2.61 miles |
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Rusthall St Paul's CofE Primary School
High Street, Rusthall, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 8RZ |
2.86 miles |
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Bidborough Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Spring Lane, Bidborough, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3 0UE |
2.97 miles |
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Somerhill
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3.07 miles |
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Beechwood School
12 Pembury Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 3QD |
0.4 miles |
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Oakley School
Pembury Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 4NE |
0.41 miles |
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The Skinners' School
St John's Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 9PG |
1.38 miles |
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Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School
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1.52 miles |
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Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys
St John's Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 9XB |
1.55 miles |
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St Gregory's Catholic School
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1.64 miles |
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Bennett Memorial Diocesan School
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1.95 miles |
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Kent College Pembury
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2.14 miles |
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Meadows School
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2.35 miles |
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Broomhill Bank School
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2.49 miles |
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Weald of Kent Grammar School
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3.05 miles |
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Tonbridge Grammar School
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3.16 miles |
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Hillview School for Girls
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3.32 miles |
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The Judd School
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3.53 miles |
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Nexus Foundation Special School
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3.58 miles |
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Leigh Academy Tonbridge
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3.59 miles |
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Tonbridge School
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4.2 miles |
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Leigh Academy Mascalls
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4.63 miles |