Brockhill Park Performing Arts College
Hythe, CT21 4HL · Kent · secondary school
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90th of 99 secondary schools in Kent we can score, 103 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.2/10 against 694 of them, against 0.3/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 18 | 35% | 0.63 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 16.6 · 2 | 30% | 0.06 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -1.0 · 3 | 25% | 0.07 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 36.1 · 7 | 10% | 0.07 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Brockhill Park Performing Arts College overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 24.0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 37.4, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -1.0 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in January 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Afterschool Revision Club, lunchtime activities, and KS5 after-school sessions. The school offers Instep Dance, and trips include visits to Brooklands Museum, Tate Modern Gallery, and Shakespeare's The Globe. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,314 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,384. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
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How does the school support pupils to close the attainment gap with national medians? What specific support is available for students aiming for higher grades in English and maths? How does
What Ofsted said about Brockhill Park Performing Arts College
Overview
Brockhill Park Performing Arts College provides a broad curriculum that prepares pupils well for their next steps, with personal development rated at a 'strong standard'. While published national examination results do not fully reflect pupils' wider achievement, the school’s vocational offer and inclusive environment enable students, including those with special educational needs, to achieve well from their starting points.
Strengths
- Leaders have created a 'cohesive personal development programme' that fosters respectful attitudes and supports positive mental health.
- The 'working farm and performing arts provision' are described as 'impressive' and provide enriching opportunities for all pupils.
- Attendance has improved significantly, with overall rates now 'in line with national averages' and persistent absence reduced.
- Pupils behave well in a 'calm learning environment' where bullying is tackled effectively through a 'restorative approach'.
- All leavers progress to further education, employment, or training, supported by a 'thoughtful careers programme'.
Areas to improve
- Ensure consistency in teaching approaches, particularly regarding adaptations for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Improve checks on learning within lessons so teachers can identify misconceptions before moving on to new content.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an 'open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility' and concerns are actively managed.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 33.3 |
| 2024/25 | 37.4 |
| 2025/26 | 36.1 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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