The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 39.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (115% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
39.9
3.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
44%
2.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
23%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
D+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.34
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
96%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
85%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
6%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 165 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 20 days per year on average — over a month of school.
29% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% 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 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 74 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
- 957
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 18.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- SWALE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Ethan Roberts
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Wrotham Road, Meopham, Gravesend, Kent, DA13 0AH
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Meopham School a selective school?
No. Meopham School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Meopham School's Ofsted rating?
Meopham School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Meopham School?
Meopham School currently has 957 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Meopham School take?
Meopham School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Meopham School?
Meopham School is in Gravesend, DA13 0AH, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Meopham School have a sixth form?
Yes, Meopham School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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