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Skinners' Kent Academy
Sandown Park, Tunbridge Wells TN2 4PY
Skinners' Kent Academy is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,080 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In May 2023 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Skinners' Academies Trust. (Other schools in this trust include The Skinners' School, The Marsh Academy and Skinners' Academy.)
Particular strengths include Environment. Relative weaknesses include Finances and Sixth form.
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Environment: Above average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very low, while crime is roughly average.
Disadvantaged pupils: About average. Progress up to age 16 is below average. Destinations at 16 are poor. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are excellent.
Admissions: About average. The occupancy rate is roughly average and the offer rate is quite low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Progress: Below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix is out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is in balance with the local community. Show details
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates are quite high and the incidence of persistent absence is roughly average.
Sixth form: Below average. Destinations at 18 are below average.
Attainment: Below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Destinations: Below average. 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
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