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King Ethelbert School

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King Ethelbert School

Canterbury Road, Birchington, CT7 9BL

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Pupils
794
Ages
11-18
FSM
32.0%
Attainment 8
36.6
Ofsted
Good
Jun 2024

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
36.6
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
6.0%
Basics 9-5
20.6%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
34.8%
EBacc APS
3.09
EBacc 9-5
2.1%
EBacc 9-4
5.0%
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About King Ethelbert School

King Ethelbert School is a secondary school in Birchington, Kent. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 36.6. The school has around 794 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Canterbury Road, Birchington, CT7 9BL | More schools in Kent

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for King Ethelbert School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jun 2024 — Good
  2. Oct 2018 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about King Ethelbert School

What is King Ethelbert School's Ofsted rating?
King Ethelbert School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are King Ethelbert School's latest exam results?
King Ethelbert School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 36.6. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is King Ethelbert School located?
King Ethelbert School is a secondary school in Birchington, Kent (CT7 9BL).
How many pupils attend King Ethelbert School?
King Ethelbert School has around 794 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare King Ethelbert School with other schools?
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