Brompton Academy
Gillingham, ME7 5HT · Medway · secondary school
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16th of 19 secondary schools in Medway we can score, 20 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 — 1.4/10 against 564 of them, against 1.1/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 17.9 · 2 | 46% | 0.11 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.37 · 23 | 38% | 0.87 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 35.7 · 6 | 15% | 0.10 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Brompton Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 24.7% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. The Attainment 8 score was 38.1, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.37 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (2.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in Rock School and BA Voices, with musical performances including the Winter Showcase and School of Rock the Musical.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,399 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,400. 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.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the curriculum support pupils to close the gap between the current Attainment 8 score and the national median? What specific support is available for students aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores?
What Ofsted said about Brompton Academy
Overview
Brompton Academy has undergone significant transformation since its previous inspection, with leaders implementing changes that have "rapidly improved the quality and breadth of education." Pupils are described as "proud to attend the school," benefiting from high expectations, a "vibrant" library, and strong pastoral support. The report highlights a positive culture where students feel safe, respected, and well-prepared for their future careers.
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit "positive" behaviour and appreciate the "fair and well-understood expectations" for conduct.
- The curriculum is now "sequenced and precisely set out," meeting national expectations and helping pupils build knowledge logically.
- Sixth-form students value the "range of subjects on offer" and effective careers education that supports their long-term ambitions.
- Staff are "considerate of pupils’ individual needs," ensuring those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) "achieve well."
- Classroom routines are consistent, providing clear feedback that helps pupils "quickly fill gaps in their knowledge."
Areas to improve
- Strengthen the implementation of the key stage 3 curriculum, as teaching in newer subjects is "not yet consistently effective."
- Ensure checking of pupils’ reading ability is "sufficiently systematic" to identify and support those with gaps in reading knowledge.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 35.9 |
| 2024/25 | 38.1 |
| 2025/26 | 35.7 |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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