The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 32.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
32.5
11.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
16%
25.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
17%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
D
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.39
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
86%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
83%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
8%
Based on 185 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 20 days per year on average — over a month of school.
33% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% 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 110 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
- 1,011
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 48.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Medway
- Trust
- BEYOND SCHOOLS TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Jenny Tomkins
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
January 2019 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
October 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
July 2014 | Full Inspection
Location
Third Avenue, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 2LX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWill Adams Academy
Academy · 492m away
Will Adams Centre
Pupil referral unit · 492m away
The Academy of Woodlands
Primary · 629m away
Barnsole Primary School
Primary · 640m away
Alchemy School
Independent · 742m away
Byron Primary School
Primary · 850m away
Danecourt Community School
Special school · 966m away
Danecourt School
Academy · 966m away
Questions parents ask
Is The Robert Napier School a selective school?
No. The Robert Napier School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Robert Napier School's Ofsted rating?
The Robert Napier School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Robert Napier School?
The Robert Napier School currently has 1,011 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Robert Napier School take?
The Robert Napier School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Robert Napier School?
The Robert Napier School is in Gillingham, ME7 2LX, in the Medway local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Robert Napier School have a sixth form?
Yes, The Robert Napier School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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