Hurstmere School
| Type | Secondary |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Hurst Road Sidcup Kent DA15 9AW |
| Phone | 02083005665 |
| Reference Number | 137368 |
Description
betaHurstmere School is an all-boys secondary academy situated in Sidcup, London, with a postal address of Hurst Road, DA15 9AW. A popular establishment catering to students aged 11 to 16, the school's motto is "Believe and Achieve" and fosters a strong sense of community, striving for success on all fronts. The non-selective institution is an academy converter under the Academies Act, 2010.
Hurstmere School has a variety of academic specialisms, with designations as a sports college and science college, and it has achieved significant improvements over the years, including being in the top 50 most improved schools between 2004 and 2007. The school has consistently demonstrated high academic achievements, such as reaching 85% of students achieving at least five GCSEs at A* to C grades, including maths and English, in July 2011.
The school's facilities and extracurricular activities are diverse, with the annual prize-giving ceremony and guest speaker visits extending opportunities and guidance for students beyond their time at Hurstmere School. The school's governance includes a chair of trustees and a governing body comprised of parent, staff, foundation, and independent representatives.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1019 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 100%
Girls: 0% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 12.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 9.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 206 | Unknown | 206 |
| 8 | 192 | Unknown | 192 |
| 9 | 220 | Unknown | 220 |
| 10 | 192 | Unknown | 192 |
| 11 | 209 | Unknown | 209 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 78.9% |
| White, Other | 5.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.8% |
| African | 2.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.6% |
| Unclassified | 1.6% |
| White & Asian | 1% |
| White & Black (African) | 1% |
| Indian | 0.8% |
| Asian, Other | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| Irish | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Requires Improvement |
| > Personal Development | Requires Improvement |
| > Leadership & Management | Requires Improvement |
| Last Inspection Date | 2024-03-14 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-02-01 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2022-09-27 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2018-09-18 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2018-02-20 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2014-03-27 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-02-14 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| 2011-05-23 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2009-02-25 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2007-12-04 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2002-11-18 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2011-05-23 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2009-02-25 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2007-12-04 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2002-11-18 | 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 43.2 | 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) |
|---|---|---|
| -0.32 | 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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