Towers School and Sixth Form Centre
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-19 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Faversham Road Kennington Ashford Kent TN24 9AL |
| Phone | 01233634171 |
| Reference Number | 136583 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1559 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 46.18%
Girls: 53.82% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 28.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 15.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 136 | 134 | 270 |
| 8 | 126 | 139 | 265 |
| 9 | 115 | 151 | 266 |
| 10 | 126 | 140 | 266 |
| 11 | 118 | 148 | 266 |
| 12 | 55 | 64 | 119 |
| 13 | 41 | 60 | 101 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 75.9% |
| White, Other | 4.6% |
| African | 3.8% |
| Asian, Other | 2.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.8% |
| Unclassified | 1.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.3% |
| White & Asian | 1.1% |
| Indian | 0.8% |
| Caribbean | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | |
| Last Report Date | This school has not had an inspection yet. |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 15 Oct 2024 | School inspection |
| 22 Jan 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Nov 2017 | Monitoring visit |
| 13 Oct 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Sep 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Sep 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 18 May 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Dec 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| Previously as Towers School and Sixth Form Centre | |
| 02 Dec 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 20 May 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 20 May 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Sep 2003 | Full inspection |
| 22 Sep 2003 | 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 40.6 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 29.3% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 48.1% |
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 | 29.03 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 28.57 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C | C | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 14.3% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 248 | 28 |
| Third Preference | 193 | 2 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
Previous Years
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| Staying in Education | |
| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
| Apprenticeships | |
| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
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1.79 miles |
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Brook Community Primary School
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East Stour Primary School
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2.55 miles |
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2.6 miles |
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