The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 62.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
62.7
18.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
81%
39.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
79%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.03
Band 3Source: 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
97%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
96%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
1%
Based on 147 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% 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 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 69 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,016
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 11.2%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- SIR ROGER MANWOOD'S SCHOOL
- Head
- Mr Ben Pennells (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Manwood Road, Sandwich, Kent, CT13 9JX
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Sir Roger Manwood's School a selective school?
Yes. Sir Roger Manwood's School has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
What is Sir Roger Manwood's School's Ofsted rating?
Sir Roger Manwood's School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sir Roger Manwood's School?
Sir Roger Manwood's School currently has 1,016 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sir Roger Manwood's School take?
Sir Roger Manwood's School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Sir Roger Manwood's School?
Sir Roger Manwood's School is in Sandwich, CT13 9JX, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sir Roger Manwood's School have a sixth form?
Yes, Sir Roger Manwood's School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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