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Brompton Academy

State school · Gillingham, ME7 5HT
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,422 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,422 ·
Local authority
Medway Council
Area guides

Headteacher

Head

Mr Dan Walters

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

OtherUnkn 17 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
Byron Primary School 13 %
Napier Community Primary and Nursery Academy 10 %
Oasis Academy Skinner Street 8 %
Burnt Oak Primary School 7 %
Brompton-Westbrook Primary School 7 %
Barnsole Primary School 6 %
St Mary's Catholic Primary School 5 %
New Road Primary School 4 %
The Academy of Woodlands 4 %
Luton Primary School 3 %
St Mary's Island Church of England (Aided) Primary School 3 %
Warren Wood Primary School 2 %
St Michael Catholic Primary and Nursery School 2 %
Twydall Primary School and Nursery 2 %
Featherby Junior School 2 %
Saxon Way Primary School 2 %
All Saints Church of England Primary School 1 %
Fairview Community Primary School 1 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
70%
LA avg.
57%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

% of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
42%
LA avg.
64%
Eng. avg.
60%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
4%
LA avg.
15%
Eng. avg.
20%
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What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
  • VRQ
85
Number of teachers
18:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

7.9 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
20.3 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,422
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection:

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Personal development Requires improvement
Quality of education Requires improvement
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Requires improvement
Sixth form provision Good

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Contact the school

Address

Marlborough Road
Gillingham
Kent
ME7 5HT
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Telephone: 01634 852341

Email: office@nbc.medway.sch.uk

Website: http://www.bromptonacademy.org.uk

Local authority: Medway Council

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School data & information Brompton Academy Marlborough Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 5HT
1,422 Pupil numbers
32 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
14 % Pupils whose first language is not English
18:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
85 Number of teachers
18 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
42%
LA avg.
64%
Eng. avg.
60%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
35.90
LA avg.
45.80
Eng. avg.
44.20

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

-0.38 Score Below average
≈ 18% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 8 5
Sociology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 26 6
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 188 4
Psychology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 27 4
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 26 5
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 222 4
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 129 4
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 91 3
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 204 4
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 222 4
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 26 6
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 27 6
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 27 4
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 29 5

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
4%
LA avg.
15%
Eng. avg.
20%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
24.79
LA avg.
33.51
Eng. avg.
35.69

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Sociology GCE A level 17 C
Psychology GCE A level 16 C
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCE A level 9 B
Geography GCE A level 9 D
Chemistry GCE A level 10 E
Biology GCE A level 9 E

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Brompton Academy is a mainstream school with a SEN unit. Their SEN unit has a capacity of 100 and has 94 pupils on roll. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

7.9 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
20.3 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

Schools report the conditions they might be able to support. Please note, this may not be a complete list. Find out more.

Conditions (Might cover/be referred to as) Provision
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), Social skills
HI - Hearing Impairment
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty Learning needs
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment Sensory processing
OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic, Tics, Tourettes Yes
PD - Physical Disability
PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health Anxiety, Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health
SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication Selective mutism Yes
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty Complex needs
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Auditory processing, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting Yes
VI - Visual Impairment Special facilities for Visually Impaired

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection:

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Personal development Requires improvement
Quality of education Requires improvement
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Requires improvement
Sixth form provision Good
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