The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 29.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- 49% 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
29.3
14.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
20%
22.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
9%
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
79%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
75%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 71 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 26 days per year on average — over a month of school.
39% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
7% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 44 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 509
- Capacity
- 73%
- FSM
- 48.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Bromley
- Trust
- THE KEMNAL ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Andy Lazenby (Executive Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2022 | School Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2022 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
January 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
October 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
May 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2013 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Sevenoaks Way, Sidcup, Kent, DA14 5AA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGray's Farm Primary Academy
Primary · 551m away
Midfield Primary School
Primary · 566m away
Rectory Paddock School
Special school · 875m away
Orchard Primary School
Primary · 983m away
Riverside School
Special school · 1.0km away
Hope Community School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Peter Chanel Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Merton Court School
Independent · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Kemnal Technology College a selective school?
No. Kemnal Technology College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Kemnal Technology College's Ofsted rating?
Kemnal Technology College was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Kemnal Technology College?
Kemnal Technology College currently has 509 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Kemnal Technology College take?
Kemnal Technology College caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Kemnal Technology College?
Kemnal Technology College is in Sidcup, DA14 5AA, in the Bromley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Kemnal Technology College have a sixth form?
Yes, Kemnal Technology College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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