The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 32.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
- 62% 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
32.1
11.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
20%
22.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
15%
Source: 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
80%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
78%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
18%
Based on 97 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 27 days per year on average — over a month of school.
45% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
9% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 92 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 837
- Capacity
- 71%
- FSM
- 62.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- COASTAL ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Ian Wallace (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
George V Avenue, Margate, Kent, CT9 5RE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHartsdown Technology College
Secondary · Very close
Cherry Tree
Independent · 425m away
Garlinge Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 624m away
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Margate
Primary · 808m away
Margate, Holy Trinity and St John's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Royal School for Deaf Children Margate
Special school · 1.4km away
Westgate College
Special school · 1.5km away
Drapers Mills Primary Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
Is Hartsdown Academy a selective school?
No. Hartsdown Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Hartsdown Academy's Ofsted rating?
Hartsdown Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hartsdown Academy?
Hartsdown Academy currently has 837 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hartsdown Academy take?
Hartsdown Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Hartsdown Academy?
Hartsdown Academy is in Margate, CT9 5RE, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hartsdown Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Hartsdown Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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