Skinners' Kent Academy

A good academy sponsor led school in Kent. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Skinners' Kent Academy.

Tunbridge Wells, TN24PY Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

53

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
54.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.0
English & Maths grade 4+ %
59.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 68.6%
Continue in education or training
30.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 37.0%
Sustained employment
80.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 41.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
10 May 2023
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Sandown Park
Tunbridge Wells, TN24PY
Phone
1892534377
Website
skinnerskentacademy.org.uk/

Location

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Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
135888
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Sandown Park, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 4PY
Website
https://www.skinnerskentacademy.org.uk/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
SKINNERS' ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
1,150 pupils
Setting
Urban: Further from a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,036
Free School Meals
26.5% (275 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.6% (27 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.4%
Good
Persistent Absence
25.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
37.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
41.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
3.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
14.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
36%
Quality: Average
Sixth Form Size
76 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
3.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
68.6 (+16.6 vs average)
Attainment 8:
44.8 (+5.3 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
65 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
130
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,036 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Mathematical Studies (IBO Higher level component)
★★★★★
(9 students)
Physics (IBO Higher level component)
★★★★ ★
(6 students)
Sociology (IBO Higher level component)
★★★ ★★
(19 students)
Sports Studies (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
★★★ ★★
(7 students)
Psychology (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
★★★ ★★
(20 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Successful Kind Aspirational

Head Teacher's Message

Miss Hannah Knowles, Principal, welcomes visitors to The Skinners’ Kent Academy and describes it as an all-ability 11-18 Academy within the Skinners’ Academies Trust, with an internationally-focussed curriculum, high standards, an inclusive environment, and a strong emphasis on enrichment and lifelong learning.

Facilities

Eight Science Labs Lecture Theatre with 3D capabilities Radio Studio Multi-Media Edit Suite Drama Studio High-speed WiFi throughout the building State-of-the-art building inspired by the Guggenheim Museum, New York Ekozona outdoor learning spaces All-weather pitch Multi-use Games Area (MUGA)

Curriculum Highlights

Internationally focussed curriculum IB Career-related Programme (IBCP) offered in Sixth Form Middle Years Programme (MYP)

Admissions Criteria

Oversubscription criteria include: children in public care; compelling medical or other exceptional social reasons for attending; admission of students whose siblings currently attend The Skinners’ Kent Academy and will continue to do so on the date of admission; children on roll at Skinners’ Kent Primary School on 1 September of the academic year in which a secondary school application is made; children of staff employed by The Skinners’ Kent Academy; admission of students on the basis of proximity to the Academy using a straight-line measurement; in the event of a tie-break situation, distance will be used; if there are two or more applications of equal eligibility for the last remaining place, a random selection will be applied and independently verified.

Financial Information

Bursaries: Available

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