Hartsdown Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | George V Avenue Margate Kent CT9 5RE |
| Phone | 01843227957 |
| Reference Number | 136571 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 833 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.86%
Girls: 48.14% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 62.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 22.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 117 | 84 | 201 |
| 8 | 64 | 77 | 141 |
| 9 | 79 | 79 | 158 |
| 10 | 93 | 68 | 161 |
| 11 | 61 | 69 | 130 |
| 12 | 8 | 16 | 24 |
| 13 | 10 | 8 | 18 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 66.1% |
| White, Other | 13.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.8% |
| African | 1.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.4% |
| Unclassified | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0.6% |
| Caribbean | 0.6% |
| Asian, Other | 0.6% |
| White & Asian | 0.5% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2022-01-31 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-12-07 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2020-10-20 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2018-03-08 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2014-03-20 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-02-14 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| 2011-07-06 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Hartsdown Technology College | ||
| 2008-01-29 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2002-11-04 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2008-01-29 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2002-11-04 | 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
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 33.1 | Unlock | Unlock |
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) |
|---|---|---|
| -0.39 | Unlock | Unlock |
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.
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| Name | Distance |
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0.39 miles |
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St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Margate
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0.5 miles |
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Salmestone Primary School
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0.53 miles |
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0.78 miles |
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Drapers Mills Primary Academy
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1.05 miles |
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St Crispin's Community Primary Infant School
St Crispin's Road, Westgate-on-Sea, Kent, CT8 8EB |
1.45 miles |
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St Saviour's Church of England Junior School
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1.56 miles |
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Cliftonville Primary School
Northumberland Avenue, Cliftonville, Margate, Kent, CT9 3LY |
1.62 miles |
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Northdown Primary School
Tenterden Way, Margate, Kent, CT9 3RE |
1.68 miles |
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Palm Bay Primary School
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2.25 miles |
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Dame Janet Primary Academy
Newington Road, Ramsgate, Kent, CT12 6QY |
2.45 miles |
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Bromstone Primary School, Broadstairs
Rumfields Road, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 2PW |
2.58 miles |
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Callis Grange Nursery and Infant School
Beacon Road, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 3DG |
2.59 miles |
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St Peter-in-Thanet CofE Junior School
Grange Road, St Peter's, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 3EP |
2.65 miles |
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Birchington Church of England Primary School
Park Lane, Birchington, Kent, CT7 0AS |
2.71 miles |
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Ramsgate Arts Primary School
140-144 Newington Road, Ramsgate, Kent, CT12 6PP |
2.72 miles |
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Newington Community Primary School
Princess Margaret Avenue, Ramsgate, Kent, CT12 6HX |
2.75 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Broadstairs
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2.8 miles |
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Upton Junior School
Upton Junior School, Edge End Road, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 2AH |
2.91 miles |
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| Name | Distance |
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Cherry Tree
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0.26 miles |
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Parkview Academy
8 Approach Road, Margate, Kent, CT9 2AN |
1.19 miles |
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St Anthony's School
St Anthony's Way, Margate, Kent, CT9 3RA |
1.71 miles |
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1.81 miles |
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2.04 miles |
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St George's Church of England Foundation School
Westwood Road, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 2LH |
2.14 miles |
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Cross Keys Learning
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2.17 miles |
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Laleham Gap School
Ozengell Place, Ramsgate, Kent, CT12 6FH |
2.24 miles |
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Broadstairs Road, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 2RT |
2.49 miles |
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2.6 miles |
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Broadstairs Road, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 2RL |
2.63 miles |
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146-150, Newington Road, Ramsgate, Kent, Kent, CT12 6PT |
2.65 miles |
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2.67 miles |
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2.8 miles |
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St Lawrence College
College Road, Ramsgate, CT11 7AE |
3.21 miles |
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Stone Bay School
70 Stone Road, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 1EB |
3.33 miles |
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EKC Group
Ramsgate Road, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 1PN |
3.34 miles |
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Bradstow School
34 Dumpton Park Drive, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 1BY |
3.47 miles |
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Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School
Chatham Street, Ramsgate, Kent, CT11 7PS |
3.61 miles |
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The Old Priory School
Priory Road, Ramsgate, Kent, CT11 9PG |
3.89 miles |