Hurstmere School

A requires improvement academy converter school in Bexley. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Hurstmere School.

Sidcup, DA159AW Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 11-16 Boys intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

Score not available

Needs all indicators

Performance score unavailable: missing published data for Progress 8 score, English & Maths grade 4+ %

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
Not published
Raw: No data published
English & Maths grade 4+ %
Not published
Raw: No data published
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: Requires Improvement

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

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
27 September 2022
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
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
Hurst Road
Sidcup, DA159AW

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
151382
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Address
Hurst Road, Sidcup, DA15 9AW
Age range
11-16
Gender
Boys
School status
Open
Opened
01-09-2024
Trust/MAT
THE HOWARD ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
1065 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.6%
Good
Persistent Absence
21.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Believe and Achieve"

Self-Belief Teamwork Ambition Integrity Leadership Respect Resilience

Head Teacher's Message

Lynn Bennett, Principal, welcomes visitors and emphasises Hurstmere's commitment to high aspirations, inclusive environment, and strong home–school partnership to provide the best learning experiences for pupils.

Extracurriculars

Sports

Football

Facilities

Library

Curriculum Highlights

Broad and balanced curriculum KS3 English and Maths aligned to the AQA programmes of study KS3 assessment via Key Pieces in every subject Year 9 Options process for GCSE/Technical Awards

SEND Provision

SEND provision with three tiers: EHCP pupils; SEND Support; In-Class Support. Reading tests are used to tailor teaching; Show and Tell sessions are used to explore pupils’ lived learning experiences; centralised provision map; SENCO oversight via [email protected].

Admissions Criteria

Hurstmere School is a popular, non-selective secondary academy for boys aged 11–16.

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