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Academic Progress: Pupils' progress and attainment are well above national averages.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils say they feel safe and secure; bullying is challenged and dealt with firmly.
Academic Progress: Students succeed in studies leading to top universities
Behaviour and Attitudes: Marked improvement in behaviour standards
Qualifications and Training: Well-targeted professional development improves classroom practice.
Current Educational Practices: Regular moderation ensures consistency in expectations and judgements.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers show strong subject knowledge and positive relationships with students.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers are experts with strong subject knowledge
Current Educational Practices: High-quality training for all teachers
Strengths and Challenges: Engaging teaching but needs consistent resource use
Opportunities for Involvement: A range of extracurricular activities promotes personal development and welfare.
Opportunities for Involvement: High participation in school initiatives
Communication: Evidence of staff listening to pupils
Parent Satisfaction: Positive feedback from Ofsted Parent View
Communication: Approximately one third of parents do not feel the school provides valuable information about their child鈥檚 progress.
Parent Satisfaction: Most parents agreed their child felt safe, but some feel concerns are not responded to in a timely manner.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders focus on developing and empowering middle leaders, improving outcomes.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Issues resolved quickly and effectively
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leadership focused on academic and personal growth
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Many additional comments suggested that concerns raised were not always responded to in a timely manner.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are fit for purpose; bullying is dealt with firmly.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: School's work to promote pupils鈥� personal development and welfare is a priority.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Effective handling of bullying incidents
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils feel safe and supported
Extracurricular Offerings: A range of extracurricular activities further promotes personal development.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wealth of opportunities to nurture talents
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: High participation in diverse activities
Outdoor Facilities: Supportive learning environment
Career Counselling Services: Sixth-form curriculum provides an appropriate range of courses responsive to pupils鈥� needs.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Progress in the sixth form continues to rise with better teaching and leadership.
Career Counselling Services: Comprehensive careers program with individual guidance
Preparation for Sixth Form: Valued guidance for university and employment
Managing and Supporting SEND: Inspection included speaking with pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.
Managing and Supporting SEND: SEND pupils access same curriculum effectively
Subjects Offered: Wide range of subjects offered, including the English Baccalaureate
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About Us
Holcombe Grammar School is a Secondary, Boys school located in Kent, South East.
It has 1033 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 82% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
90.90% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Boys | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.2 | 15.1 | 18.4 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 82% | 48% | 40% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 15.00% | - | 7.70% |
| 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 | 0.06 | 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 | 57.9 | 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 | 82% | 29.27% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 95% | 40.92% | 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 | 25% | 25.92% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 16% | 12.88% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 21% | 18.62% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.02 | 2.71 | 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 | 98% | 91.35% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 115 | 144 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 97% | 86.35% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 8% | 21.65% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 90% | 49.5% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.05% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 15.3% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.95% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.2% | 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 | 0.29 | 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 | 62.6 | 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 | 90% | 31.54% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 99% | 43.69% | 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% | 23.96% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 25% | 14.73% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 38% | 18.77% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.51 | 2.79 | 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% | 95.3% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 119 | 140 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 97% | 91.9% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 8% | 25.05% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 90% | 49.9% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.05% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 16.9% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.2% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.3% | 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 | 0.12 | 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 | 59.2 | 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% 5 | 31.67% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 95% | 44.92% | 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 | 41% | 27.33% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 25% 5 | 13.5% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 33% 8 | 18.67% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.25 | 2.85 | 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 | 99% | 90.11% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 114 | 133 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 99% | 85.89% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 15% | 23.26% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 82% | 47.32% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.11% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 15.42% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.42% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.89% | 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 | 0.17 | 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 | 59.2 | 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 | 80% 2 | 32.13% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 95% 1 | 45.65% | 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 | 33% | 28.35% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 20% 17 | 12% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 25% 12 | 17.78% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.19 | 2.96 | 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 | 100% | 84.53% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 107 | 141 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 99% | 75.47% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 5% | 20% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 93% | 50.47% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.58% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.53% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.95% | 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 | 0.48 | 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 | 62.4 | 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 | 82% | 31.91% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 96% | 44.35% | 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 | 47% | 27.78% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 37% | 17.48% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 37% | 19.13% | 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 | 98% | 84.63% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 106 | 150 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 52.37% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 5% | 22.32% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 92% | 50.11% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 8.79% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.21% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.47% | 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 | 34.29 | 23.48 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.25 | 22.21 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 15.00% | 5.65% | 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 | 85 | 170 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 59% | 53.17% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 7.17% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 28% | 24.94% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 11.17% | 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 | 35.87 | 26.81 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.7 | 26.15 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 9.6% | 5.43% | 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 | 92 | 204 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 63% | 56.28% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 6.33% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 22% | 19.28% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 12.94% | 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 | 31.01 4 | 25.79 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30.43 3 | 25.76 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 8.0% | 6.05% | 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 | 117 | 223 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 61% | 53.06% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 8% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 21% | 23.88% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 10.24% | 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 | 35.12 5 | 27.64 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.97 2 | 27.57 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 17.2% | 6.98% | 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 | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 32 | 31.53% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 7.76% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 30% | 19.88% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 5.59% | 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 | 30.21 | 26.95 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 31.56 | 28.61 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 13.1% | 6.43% | 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 | 15 | 36.47% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 6.71% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 15% | 23.35% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3.12% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 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 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 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
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Holcombe Grammar School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
