The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 41.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
41.3
2.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
26%
16.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
32%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.30
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
89%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
83%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 195 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% 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, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 104 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,212
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 30.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Medway
- Trust
- BEYOND SCHOOLS TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Fiona Linter (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Arethusa Road, Arethusa Road, Rochester, Kent, ME1 2UW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWarren Wood Community Primary School and Language Unit
Primary · Very close
Warren Wood Primary School
Primary · Very close
Medway Secure Training Centre
Secure units · 567m away
Oasis Restore
16 plus · 567m away
Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School
Secondary · 735m away
Delce Academy
Primary · 773m away
The Rochester Grammar School
Secondary · 819m away
Balfour Infant School
Primary · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Thomas Aveling School a selective school?
No. The Thomas Aveling School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Thomas Aveling School's Ofsted rating?
The Thomas Aveling School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Thomas Aveling School?
The Thomas Aveling School currently has 1,212 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Thomas Aveling School take?
The Thomas Aveling School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Thomas Aveling School?
The Thomas Aveling School is in Rochester, ME1 2UW, in the Medway local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Thomas Aveling School have a sixth form?
Yes, The Thomas Aveling School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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