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Borden Grammar School
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| Previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Achievement is good and improving due to good and effective teaching.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Students display fierce pride in their school, their behaviour is excellent and they are keen to learn.
Current Educational Practices: New systems for monitoring students' progress have been introduced recently.
Strengths and Challenges: Some teachers don鈥檛 use marking or questioning as effectively as they could.
Communication: The vast majority of parents agree that the school is well led and managed.
Parent Satisfaction: Over 90% of parents agree that their children make good progress.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Conflicts and concerns are managed effectively through strong and focused leadership.
Actions for Quality Improvement: School leaders have taken effective action to address areas needing improvement.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Students say bullying is extremely rare, and incidents are dealt with very effectively.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Initiatives like anti-bullying ambassadors ensure students' safety and well-being.
Extracurricular Offerings: Students are highly appreciative of numerous trips abroad, music and drama productions.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Students are able to balance their academic responsibilities with extracurricular engagements effectively.
Career Counselling Services: Sixth form students receive excellent advice and guidance.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Sixth form has a curriculum enriched by additional courses held at two local secondary schools.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Disabled students and those with special educational needs are well supported and their progress is carefully monitored.
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About Us
Borden Grammar School is a Secondary, Boys school located in Kent, South East.
It has 924 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 92% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
96.20% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Borden Grammar School moved to its current site in 1928. The main building dates from that time, with additional buildings added in the 1970's and 1990's. An artificial pitch and pavilion were completed in 2003 as a joint project with the Old Bordenian Hockey Club. This development, part financed by Sport England, has provided an excellent community resources as well as a key sporting facility for the school and the hockey club. In October 2007, a further modernization programme was finished. The Library, Sixth Form Study Area, Sixth Form Common Room, three classrooms, toilets, changing rooms and offices were all updated. Borden became a Sports College in September 2006 and the capital project, a multi-use games area, is as popular as the new Library and study area amongst pupils of all ages. Borden provides a stimulating learning environment for its students and is committed to their protection and safety. There is excellent parental support with 90-100% attendance at parent / teacher meetings, which students are also strongly encouraged to attend. After careful consideration of national developments in Education the school applied to become an Academy and achieved Academy Status in January 2012.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Boys | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.4 | 15.1 | 13.9 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 92% | 48% | 21% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 18.40% | - | 0.00% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.19 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 62.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 92% | 27.56% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 97% | 39.45% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 68% | 22.68% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 40% | 11.21% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 63% | 15.49% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.83 | 2.56 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 92.84% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 121 | 136 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 98% | 87.37% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 6% | 23.94% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 93% | 48.66% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.42% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 14.49% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.16% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 3.38% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.06 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 64.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 89% | 30.86% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 98% | 41.56% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 49% | 24.39% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 35% | 14.21% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 44% | 17.9% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.81 | 2.78 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 93.79% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 133 | 132 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 98% | 90.53% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 11% | 25.23% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 87% | 49.41% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.32% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 15.64% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.42% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 1.76% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.43 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 55.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% 10 | 30.06% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 91% 4 | 42.83% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 74% | 28.79% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 30% 7 | 13.95% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 44% 14 | 19.27% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.18 | 2.86 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 90.87% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 120 | 123 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 85.71% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 8% | 24.06% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 84% | 48.32% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.21% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 13.22% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.64% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.03 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 60.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 78% 3 | 29.06% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 95% 4 | 41.45% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 82% | 26.38% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 37% 24 | 13.75% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 58% 10 | 18.54% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.72 | 2.81 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 90.17% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 118 | 124 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 96% | 76.36% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 5% | 21.34% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 91% | 50.18% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.06% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 11.51% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.83% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.64% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.01 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 60.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 75% | 28.56% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 91% | 40.73% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 89% | 26.37% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 61% | 16.77% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 68% | 18.05% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 85.02% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 107 | 124 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 47.31% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 6% | 21.95% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 93% | 49.32% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.09% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 7.48% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.15% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.98% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 33.63 | 27.11 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.52 | 25.17 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 18.40% | 9.02% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 93 | 141 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 60% | 55.45% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 9% | 5.31% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 21% | 26.06% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 9.04% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 34.38 | 29.7 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.91 | 27.3 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 14.7% | 12.32% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 104 | 161 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 65% | 56.64% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 4.49% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 19% | 21.66% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 11.73% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 31.54 1 | 25.81 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.88 1 | 23.49 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 12.5% | 9.72% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 122 | 139 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 62% | 51.8% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 6.29% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 23% | 26.13% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 8.98% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 32.03 6 | 27.09 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.50 4 | 25.72 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 14.9% | 10.62% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 9 | 22.23% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 9% | 4.73% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 9% | 19.6% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4.4% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 26.44 | 24.89 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 29.83 | 24.28 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 7.9% | 9.87% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 17 | 27.54% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 6.2% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 16% | 25.49% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4.42% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Borden Grammar School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
