The short version
Average GCSE results. 84% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 39.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- 33% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
39.7
4.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
31%
10.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
11%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.48
Band 4Source: 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
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
80%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 162 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 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, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 85 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,009
- Capacity
- 84%
- FSM
- 33%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Bexley
- Trust
- THE KEMNAL ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Alex O'Donnell (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
May 2023 | Monitoring Visit
School inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2021 | School Inspection
School inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2019 | School Inspection
Short inspection
July 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
June 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2013 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
October 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Bexley Lane, Sidcup, Kent, DA14 4JN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCleeve Meadow School
Free school · Grammar · Very close
Royal Park Primary School
Primary · 703m away
Royal Park Primary Academy
Primary · 703m away
Merton Court School
Independent · 736m away
St Peter Chanel Catholic Primary School
Primary · 927m away
Birkbeck Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Hope Community School
Primary · 1.0km away
Orchard Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is Cleeve Park School a selective school?
No. Cleeve Park School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Cleeve Park School's Ofsted rating?
Cleeve Park School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Cleeve Park School?
Cleeve Park School currently has 1,009 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Cleeve Park School take?
Cleeve Park School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Cleeve Park School?
Cleeve Park School is in Sidcup, DA14 4JN, in the Bexley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Cleeve Park School have a sixth form?
Yes, Cleeve Park School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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