Cleeve Park School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Bexley Lane Sidcup Kent DA14 4JN |
| Phone | 02083026418 |
| Reference Number | 138686 |
Cleeve Park School has shown significant improvements since its previous inspection, now rated as good overall. Staff, pupils, and parents have recognized positive changes, with pupils demonstrating respectful behavior and enjoying productive relationships with staff. The school offers a broad and ambitious curriculum that prepares students well for their future, leading to improved outcomes in national assessments. However, some areas of teaching could be enhanced to better facilitate deeper thinking and engagement among pupils, particularly related to the use of subject-specific vocabulary.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1009 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.42%
Girls: 46.58% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 33% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 12.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 100 | 95 | 195 |
| 8 | 90 | 85 | 175 |
| 9 | 75 | 86 | 161 |
| 10 | 94 | 75 | 169 |
| 11 | 89 | 84 | 173 |
| 12 | 49 | 19 | 68 |
| 13 | 42 | 26 | 68 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 70.8% |
| White, Other | 7% |
| African | 4.7% |
| Unclassified | 3.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.7% |
| Indian | 2% |
| Caribbean | 1.2% |
| White & Asian | 1% |
| Asian, Other | 1% |
| Chinese | 0.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.6% |
| 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 | 28 Feb 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 28 Feb 2024 | School inspection: |
| 04 May 2023 | Monitoring visit |
| 10 Nov 2021 | School inspection: |
| 13 Nov 2019 | School inspection: |
| 04 Jul 2018 | Short inspection |
| 15 Jan 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Oct 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 17 Jun 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 21 Mar 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Oct 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 09 Nov 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| Previously as Cleeve Park School | |
| 09 Nov 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 09 Nov 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Nov 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Mar 2008 | Monitoring visit |
| 03 Mar 2008 | Monitoring visit |
| 17 Jan 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Jan 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Oct 2002 | Full inspection |
| 21 Oct 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate courteous behavior and respect towards one another.
- The curriculum is broad, ambitious, and well-structured.
- Pupils' work is typically of high standard across the curriculum.
- Strong emphasis on reading development among pupils.
- Staff receive effective training and support.
- A range of extra-curricular opportunities is provided for pupils.
- Effective careers advice and guidance are offered.
- Strong leadership from the headteacher and trust.
Areas for Improvement
- Some curriculum thinking lacks sharp definition, limiting opportunities for deep understanding.
- Teaching does not consistently promote the use of key vocabulary.
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2021. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school. | 24 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 29 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 24 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 18 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 29 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 17 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 15 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 9 | 15 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | ||||||
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 15 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 29 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 23 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 29 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 17 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 29 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 19 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 20 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 29 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 19 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 29 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 28 | 1 |
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 | 31.2% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 44.7% |
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 | 25.63 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 27.98 |
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 | 3.6% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 161 | 24 |
| Third Preference | 138 | 17 |
| From another Local Authority | 104 | 23 |
Previous Years
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