Thamesview School
Gravesend, DA12 4LF · Kent · secondary school
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76th 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.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 1.2/10 against 376 of them, against 0.7/10 nationally. 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 | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 21.8 · 5 | 30% | 0.15 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.72 · 8 | 25% | 0.19 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 36.6 · 8 | 10% | 0.08 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Thamesview School overview
How it's doing
Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2024. In 2024/25, 22.4% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 34.3, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.72 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 (1.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 978 pupils against a stated capacity of 910. 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
What specific support is available for pupils whose Progress 8 score is below the national baseline? How does the school ensure equitable access to extracurricular activities for all students?
What Ofsted said about Thamesview School
Overview
Thamesview School provides a high-quality education where pupils feel “cared for, confident and known as individuals.” Leaders have successfully raised standards following previous low outcomes, ensuring that disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) achieve in line with their peers. The school fosters a calm, purposeful atmosphere with clear expectations for behaviour and attainment.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “carefully sequenced” to build knowledge and skills, with a strong emphasis on scientific methods and EBacc courses.
- Teachers provide “clear explanations” and break down complex ideas into manageable steps, effectively supporting pupils with SEND.
- Significant improvements in attendance have been achieved through strategic interventions addressing both practical and emotional causes of absence.
- Pupils benefit from a broad range of experiences, including ‘Flourish Fridays’ and community service, which develop resilience and self-confidence.
- Literacy support is targeted and effective, ensuring that reading difficulties do not become a barrier to future learning.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure that teaching identifies and addresses misconceptions as pupils are learning to prevent gaps in understanding.
- Leaders should strengthen processes for monitoring and quality assurance to ensure their vision is realised consistently across all aspects of provision.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 33.6 |
| 2024/25 | 34.3 |
| 2025/26 | 36.6 |
| 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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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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