Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Ashford Road Tenterden Kent TN30 6LT |
| Phone | 01580764222 |
| Reference Number | 137484 |
Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre has shown notable improvement since its previous inspection, moving from requiring improvement to a good level of effectiveness across various domains. The school successfully supports pupils with a wide range of vocational and traditional courses, enhancing their educational experience. Although most pupils demonstrate good behaviours and attitudes, a minority of students are still adjusting to the higher expectations, which can affect their performance. The leadership team is committed to addressing these challenges while ensuring a positive environment for learning and personal development.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1863 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 47.88%
Girls: 52.12% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 29.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 8.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 137 | 134 | 271 |
| 8 | 138 | 140 | 278 |
| 9 | 155 | 172 | 327 |
| 10 | 141 | 159 | 300 |
| 11 | 166 | 198 | 364 |
| 12 | 89 | 94 | 183 |
| 13 | 63 | 71 | 134 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 78.2% |
| White, Other | 5.9% |
| Unclassified | 5.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.9% |
| White & Asian | 0.9% |
| African | 0.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.8% |
| Asian, Other | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.5% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 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 | 25 Apr 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 25 Apr 2023 | School inspection: |
| 24 Sep 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 23 May 2017 | Short inspection |
| 27 Sep 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 17 Nov 2010 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre | |
| 17 Nov 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Nov 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Nov 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Feb 2003 | Full inspection |
| 17 Feb 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils receive good support and care from staff.
- The school has raised expectations for work, behaviour, and attitudes.
- Leaders have designed an ambitious curriculum tailored to pupils' needs.
- Pupils benefit from a rich extra-curricular programme.
- Staff have strong subject knowledge to deliver the curriculum effectively.
- Leaders effectively promote a love of reading throughout the school.
- The school has extensive careers information and guidance for pupils.
Areas for Improvement
- Too many pupils are persistently absent, hindering their learning.
- A minority of pupils challenge the high expectations set by leaders.
- Some parents have a very negative perception of the school's improvement efforts.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 39.7 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 27% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 49.6% |
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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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 27.79 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 30 |
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 | 12.2% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 148 | 38 |
| Third Preference | 93 | 14 |
| From another Local Authority | 48 | 29 |
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 | |
| Unknown |
| Name | Distance |
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Tenterden Church of England Junior School
Recreation Ground Road, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6RA |
0.66 miles |
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Tenterden Infant School
Recreation Ground Road, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6RA |
0.68 miles |
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St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Ashford Road, St Michael's, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6PU |
0.78 miles |
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High Halden Church of England Primary School
Church Hill, High Halden, Ashford, Kent, TN26 3JB |
1.97 miles |
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Rolvenden Primary School
Hastings Road, Rolvenden, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 4LS |
3.31 miles |
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Woodchurch Church of England Primary School
Bethersden Road, Woodchurch, Ashford, Kent, TN26 3QJ |
3.35 miles |
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John Mayne Church of England Primary School
High Street, Biddenden, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8AL |
3.48 miles |
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Bethersden Primary School
School Road, Bethersden, Ashford, Kent, TN26 3AH |
4.3 miles |
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Wittersham Church of England Primary School
The Street, Wittersham, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 7EA |
4.61 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Little Acorns School
London Beach Farm, Ashford Road, St Michael's, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6SR |
1.36 miles |
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Greenfields School
Tenterden Road, Biddenden, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8BE |
2.08 miles |