The short version
Below-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 38.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
38.1
5.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
25%
17.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
31%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.08
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
88%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
83%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 230 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 126 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,382
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 36.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Medway
- Trust
- THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Dan Walters (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Marlborough Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 5HT
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
Is Brompton Academy a selective school?
No. Brompton Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Brompton Academy's Ofsted rating?
Brompton Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Brompton Academy?
Brompton Academy currently has 1,382 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Brompton Academy take?
Brompton Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Brompton Academy?
Brompton Academy is in Gillingham, ME7 5HT, in the Medway local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Brompton Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Brompton Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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