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Oakwood Park Grammar School
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- Maidstone ME16 8AH
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Outstanding |
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Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' behavior is exemplary, showing politeness and pride in their school.
Academic Progress: Pupils achieve very highly in almost all subject areas, with strong support for those with SEND.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are courteous, respectful, and committed to their learning.
Academic Progress: Pupils鈥� attainment at key stage 4 is above national averages, but progress is average due to inconsistencies in teaching.
Qualifications and Training: Staff benefit from training closely matched to their needs, including coaching from senior leaders.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers are highly knowledgeable about their subjects and courses.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers make sure that pupils revisit important concepts multiple times but with increasing complexity.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers plan challenging activities and ask probing questions, resulting in effective but variable teaching.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers鈥� subject passion and scholarly environment inspire pupils, but some variability in teaching quality remains.
Strengths and Challenges: Some tasks do not fully match curriculum ambitions, occasionally hindering skill development.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents have strong confidence in the school's handling of behavior and safety issues.
Communication: Accurate and impartial careers advice helps pupils make informed future choices.
Parent Satisfaction: Over 90% of parents would recommend the school to another parent.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parental networks enhance career guidance.
Communication: Staff work closely with parents to overcome barriers to attendance.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders take effective action to support pupils with behavioral issues.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have raised staff expectations, focusing on improving teaching quality after a dip in 2017 outcomes.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Staff listen to pupils and take effective action when necessary.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders use data to identify and support the needs of pupils with SEND.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Leaders ensure compliance with safeguarding regulations; pupils feel safe and know how to stay safe.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: There is a strong culture of respect and understanding, and pupils' emotional and mental health needs are met.
Managing Bullying and Safety: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: The school's strategy to improve attendance has been highly effective.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils benefit from many clubs and activities, including sports, music, and drama.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: High participation in extracurricular activities like the Duke of Edinburgh鈥檚 Award with significant success.
Extracurricular Offerings: A wide-ranging lecture programme and enrichment days enhance student experiences.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Clubs and trips challenge pupils to think in new ways.
Career Counselling Services: Students receive accurate career advice, helping them to move on to appropriate next steps.
Career Counselling Services: Careers information helps pupils feel well informed about future choices.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Students in the sixth form are supported for prestigious courses.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND are well cared for and achieve increasingly well with appropriate additional funding.
Managing and Supporting SEND: The achievement of disadvantaged pupils, including those with SEND, is very high.
Subjects Offered: The curriculum provides a broad and deep grounding across an ambitious range of subjects.
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Oakwood Park Grammar School is a Secondary, Boys school located in Kent, South East.
It has 1068 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 92% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
96.70% 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 |
B
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B-
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D-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | - |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Boys | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.7 | 15.1 | 19.6 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 92% | 48% | 31% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 14.50% | - | 4.30% |
| 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 | 0.72 | 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 | 66.5 | 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 | 92% | 27.56% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 99% | 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 | 91% | 22.68% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 38% | 11.21% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 50% | 15.49% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 6.20 | 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 | 98% | 92.84% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 173 | 136 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 97% | 87.37% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 6% | 23.94% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 87% | 48.66% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.42% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 14.49% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 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 | 0.7 | 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 | 68.4 | 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 | 94% | 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 | 95% | 24.39% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 46% | 14.21% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 63% | 17.9% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 6.47 | 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 | 99% | 93.79% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 156 | 132 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 99% | 90.53% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 7% | 25.23% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 90% | 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 | 0% | 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 | 0.1 | 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 | 61.7 | 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 | 89% 5 | 30.06% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 99% 2 | 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 | 86% | 28.79% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 39% 2 | 13.95% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 55% 2 | 19.27% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.77 | 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 | 99% | 90.87% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 149 | 123 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 97% | 85.71% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 14% | 24.06% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 81% | 48.32% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.21% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 13.22% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 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 | 0.17 | 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 | 63.3 | 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 | 84% 1 | 29.06% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 97% 2 | 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 | 81% | 26.38% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 37% 3 | 13.75% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 53% 13 | 18.54% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.86 | 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 | 97% | 90.17% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 150 | 124 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 76.36% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 9% | 21.34% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 84% | 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 | -0.26 | 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 | 57.4 | 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 | 83% | 28.56% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 95% | 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 | 87% | 26.37% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 40% | 16.77% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 40% | 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 | 152 | 124 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 97% | 47.31% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 12% | 21.95% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 84% | 49.32% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.09% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 7.48% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 3.15% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 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 | 33.97 | 27.11 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.72 | 25.17 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 14.50% | 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 | 136 | 141 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 68% | 55.45% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 5.31% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 25% | 26.06% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 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 | 37.9 | 29.7 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 37.73 | 27.3 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 15.6% | 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 | 134 | 161 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 74% | 56.64% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 4.49% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 16% | 21.66% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 3% | 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 | 34.18 | 25.81 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.05 2 | 23.49 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 10.8% | 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 | 124 | 139 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 61% | 51.8% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 6.29% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 25% | 26.13% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 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 | 34.12 3 | 27.09 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.38 1 | 25.72 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 24.6% | 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 | 6 | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 23 | 22.23% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 4.73% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 22% | 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 | 31.33 | 24.89 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.32 | 24.28 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 11.4% | 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 | 21 | 27.54% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 6.2% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 18% | 25.49% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 3% | 4.42% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
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
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Oakwood Park Grammar School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
