The Robert Napier School

A not judged academy sponsor led school in Medway. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Robert Napier School.

Gillingham, ME72LX Ofsted: Not Judged Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

40

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
32.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -1.0
English & Maths grade 4+ %
36.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 27.0%
Continue in education or training
39.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 46.0%
Sustained employment
49.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 23.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Not Judged

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

Not Judged
Overall effectiveness
Not Judged
Last inspected
24 September 2024
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Requires Improvement
Personal development
Requires Improvement
Leadership & management
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Third Avenue
Gillingham, ME72LX
Phone
1634851157
Website
robertnapier.org.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
138511
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Third Avenue, Gillingham, ME7 2LX
Website
http://www.robertnapier.org.uk/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
BEYOND SCHOOLS TRUST
Capacity
1080 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,050
Free School Meals
48.8% (512 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.9% (20 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
87.0%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
42.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
27.9
Ebacc Attainment 8:
8.6
English Attainment 8:
6.2
Maths Attainment 8:
5.6
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
7.6
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
8.6
Ebacc English:
93.9%
Ebacc Entry:
4.3%
Ebacc Humanities:
96.9%
Ebacc Languages:
22.1%
Ebacc Maths:
94.5%
Ebacc Sciences:
98.8%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-1.00
Progress 8 Range:
-1.23 to -0.77
University Progression:
44.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
46.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
23.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
2.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
23.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
44%
Quality: Average
Sixth Form Size
48 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
2.0%

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
66 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
131
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,050 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Computer Appreciation / Introduction (OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma at Level 3)
★★★★ ★
(12 students)
Sports Studies (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
★★★ ★★
(7 students)

Strong performance in 2 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Learning Today, Beyond Tomorrow"

Head Teacher's Message

The Headteacher, Mrs Jenny Tomkins, describes a period of growth and transformation within The Robert Napier School and the Beyond Schools Trust, with a focus on securing an outstanding future, nurturing the whole child, strong pastoral care, high expectations, and collaborative work with staff, students and the community.

Admissions Criteria

Robert Napier is a comprehensive secondary school with over 1000 students aged 11–18; approximately 180 students are admitted to Year 7 each September. Late entry to Years 7–11 is determined by school assessment; Sixth Form admissions are determined on GCSE results. Casual admissions require baseline assessments and copies of current school work may be requested to evidence ability. Parents have the right to appeal if a place is not offered. Applications for a year group outside chronological age will be considered. In-year admissions are managed via Medway Council.

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