The short version
Below-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 34.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (105% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
34.3
9.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
22%
19.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
55%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
E+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-1.14
Band 5Source: 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
84%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
76%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
11%
Based on 172 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
29% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% 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 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 102 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 955
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 46.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Head
- Mr George Rorke (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
June 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
January 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection
January 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Thong Lane, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 4LF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRaynehurst Primary School
Primary · 370m away
Tymberwood Academy
Primary · 370m away
The Riverview Academy
Primary · 679m away
Riverview Junior School
Primary · 728m away
Estuary Academy
Academy · 741m away
Westcourt Primary School
Primary · 874m away
LINK19 College
Special school · 1.2km away
St John's Catholic Comprehensive
Secondary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is Thamesview School a selective school?
No. Thamesview School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Thamesview School's Ofsted rating?
Thamesview School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Thamesview School?
Thamesview School currently has 955 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Thamesview School take?
Thamesview School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Thamesview School?
Thamesview School is in Gravesend, DA12 4LF, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Thamesview School have a sixth form?
Yes, Thamesview School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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