King Ethelbert School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Canterbury Road Birchington Kent CT7 9BL |
| Phone | 01843831999 |
| Reference Number | 136584 |
King Ethelbert School is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating across all inspected areas. The school offers a broad and ambitious curriculum that caters to the academic and creative needs of its pupils, leading to positive outcomes in a variety of subjects. The pastoral support is particularly strong, fostering positive relationships between staff and students, which contributes to a respectful and safe school environment. The school is part of the Coastal Academies Trust, and this relationship has helped maintain consistency and high expectations throughout the institution. However, there are areas that require further development, especially concerning the clarity and organization of the curriculum in a few subjects and support for students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 794 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.9%
Girls: 47.1% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 32% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 6.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 85 | 63 | 148 |
| 8 | 83 | 68 | 151 |
| 9 | 77 | 74 | 151 |
| 10 | 79 | 71 | 150 |
| 11 | 70 | 71 | 141 |
| 12 | 26 | 27 | 53 |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 87% |
| White, Other | 3.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.3% |
| White & Asian | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.4% |
| Unclassified | 0.4% |
| African | 0.4% |
| Irish | 0.4% |
| Caribbean | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 04 Jun 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 04 Jun 2024 | School inspection: |
| 02 Oct 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Jun 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Sep 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 11 Jun 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 05 May 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| Previously as King Ethelbert School | |
| 05 May 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 18 Nov 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Nov 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Nov 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 05 Nov 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 06 Dec 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Dec 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Sep 2000 | Full inspection |
| 25 Sep 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- High-quality pastoral support based on positive relationships.
- Strong behaviour expectations leading to a calm and orderly environment.
- Broad and ambitious curriculum that meets the needs of most pupils.
- Effective questioning and feedback practices among teachers.
- Strong emphasis on reading support and development.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum development is still in progress for some subjects.
- Lesson activities do not consistently support all pupils, particularly those with SEND.
- Inconsistent handling of reported bullying incidents.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 36.8 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 22% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 35.5% |
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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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 123 | 6 |
| Third Preference | 135 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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