SchoolScoresHomewood School and Sixth Form Centre
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Mixed · Sixth form
Part of TENTERDEN SCHOOLS TRUST
Ashford Road, Tenterden, TN30 6LT
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Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 25 April 2023.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth form | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
363 pupils in this year group.
27% — 20 points below the Kent average, and 18 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 27% | 47% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 39.7 | 46.7 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 3.2 | 4.2 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
328 pupils in this year group.
95% — 2 points above the Kent average, and 3 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 95% | 93% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 49% | 56% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 2% | – | 13% |
| Further education college | 32% | 28% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 3% | 3% |
| Work | 5% | 2% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 93% | 95% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
106 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Kent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | C- | C+ | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 13% | 26% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 32% | 53% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 27.4 | 34.9 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
21 subjects, 225 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geography | 33 | 0% | 15% | 23% |
| English Literature | 24 | 0% | 4% | 23% |
| Psychology | 21 | 0% | 0% | 19% |
| Mathematics | 18 | 11% | 28% | 40% |
| Biology | 15 | 0% | 7% | 27% |
| Chemistry | 15 | 7% | 20% | 30% |
| Physics | 14 | 14% | 14% | 31% |
| English Language and Literature | 12 | 0% | 0% | 16% |
| Art and Design (Photography) | 11 | 0% | 9% | 26% |
| History | 10 | 10% | 10% | 23% |
| Art and Design (Graphics) | 7 | 14% | 29% | 32% |
| Business Studies:Single | 7 | 0% | 29% | 16% |
| Drama and Theatre Studies | 6 | 0% | 0% | 19% |
| Film Studies | 6 | 0% | 0% | 17% |
| Media/Film/Tv Studies | 6 | 0% | 0% | 14% |
| Physical Education / Sports Studies | 6 | 0% | 0% | 17% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Art and Design (Fine Art), German, Art and Design (Textiles), Art and Design (3d Studies), Russian.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
189 students in this year group.
81% — about the same as the Kent average, and 2 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 81% | 80% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 6% | 7% |
| Work | 37% | 30% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 85% | 81% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
133 students in this year group.
41% — 17 points below the Kent average, and 19 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 41% | 58% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 2% | 20% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 52% | 41% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Kent. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 314 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 269 |
| Of those, offered a place | 262 (97%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 599 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.6 · 2025: 0.8 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Kent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 40th highest of 103 state secondary schools in Kent. Higher than 61% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 31.5% | 25.1%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 32nd highest of 103 state secondary schools in Kent. Higher than 76% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 4.2% | 2.8%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 71st highest of 103 state secondary schools in Kent. Higher than 15% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 8.7% | 11.5%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language Joint 85th highest of 103 state secondary schools in Kent. Higher than 22% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 5.0% | 12.7%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 91st lowest of 102 state secondary schools in Kent. Lower than 11% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 11.4% | 8.0%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 85th lowest of 102 state secondary schools in Kent. Lower than 13% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 32.8% | 22.9%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 89th lowest of 103 state secondary schools in Kent. Lower than 24% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 30.2 | 13.6 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 84th lowest of 103 state secondary schools in Kent. Lower than 28% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 9.8% | 6.0% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.05% | 0.03% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 55th highest of 104 state secondary schools in Kent. Higher than 52% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 16.9 | 16.9 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 69th highest of 104 state secondary schools in Kent. Higher than 33% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 11.1 | 12.0 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 76th highest of 103 state secondary schools in Kent. Higher than 24% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 9.3% | 13.6%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Questions parents ask
What is Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre's Ofsted rating?
Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 25 April 2023.
How did Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 27% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 18 points below the England average of 45%.
Is Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 269 families put Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre as their first choice for 314 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 262 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 137484.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.