The short version
Below-average GCSE results.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 34.4 vs national 43.8)
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
34.4
9.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
39%
2.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.06
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
36% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 120
- Capacity
- 48%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Head
- Headteacher Wendy Barrett (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Cobham Hall, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 3BL
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Cobham Hall a selective school?
No. Cobham Hall is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Cobham Hall?
Cobham Hall currently has 120 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Cobham Hall take?
Cobham Hall caters for pupils aged 11 to 19.
Where is Cobham Hall?
Cobham Hall is in DA12 3BL, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Cobham Hall have a sixth form?
Yes, Cobham Hall has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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