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Hartsdown Academy
George V Avenue, Margate CT9 5RE
Hartsdown Academy is a non-selective academy. It has about 770 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In December 2021 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Coastal Academies Trust. (Other schools in this trust include King Ethelbert School, Dane Court Grammar School and The Royal Harbour Academy.)
Particular strengths include Admissions. Relative weaknesses include Attendance and Disadvantaged pupils.
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Distance
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Score Name
1.8Ursuline College
2.0King Ethelbert School
2.1St George's Church of England Foundation School
2.5Dane Court Grammar School
2.7The Charles Dickens School
2.9The Royal Harbour Academy
3.7Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School
7.5Sir Roger Manwood's School
8.1Sandwich Technology School
10.6Spires Academy
11.1Herne Bay High School
11.4Goodwin Academy
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Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Sixth form: Below average. Progress is below average. Destinations at 18 are below average.
Environment: Below average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are roughly average, while crime is very high.
Destinations: Poor. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very low, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is quite low. Show details
Finances: Poor. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Progress: Poor. Up to age 16 it is poor, while at ages 16-18 it is below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Disadvantaged pupils: Poor. Progress up to age 16 is below average. Destinations at 16 are poor. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
Representation: Out of balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both out of balance with the local community. Show details
Attainment: Poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Attendance: Poor. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very high.

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Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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