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Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre
Ashford Road, Tenterden TN30 6LT
Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,950 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In April 2023 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Environment, Representation and Admissions. Relative weaknesses include Finances and Attainment.
The school's overall score (out of 100) is given below. Coloured segments show the contributions of each indicator, explained in more detail below. Hover over the segments for details. Personalise the score by clicking on the button to set your own priorities.
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| Distance (miles) |
Score | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 6.9 | Cranbrook School | |
| 7.8 | The John Wallis Church of England Academy | |
| 8.5 | Chilmington Green School | |
| 8.6 | Rye College | |
| 9.1 | Highworth Grammar School | |
| 9.5 | The North School | |
| 9.8 | The Norton Knatchbull School | |
| 10.6 | Towers School and Sixth Form Centre | |
| 11.1 | The Lenham School | |
| 11.9 | Robertsbridge Community College | |
| 12.6 | The Marsh Academy | |
| 13.0 | Wye School |
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Environment: Excellent. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very low, while crime is quite low.
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix is in balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Admissions: Above average. The occupancy rate is quite low and the offer rate is very high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Destinations: Below average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is roughly average, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is very low. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress up to age 16 is below average. Destinations at 16 are above average. Progress at 16-18 is below average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
Progress: Poor. Up to age 16 it is below average, while at ages 16-18 it is poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attainment: Poor. Up to age 16 it is below average, while at ages 16-18 it is 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.
Sixth form: Poor. Attainment, progress and destinations are all poor.
Finances: Poor. This is because the school budget has been in deficit
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