Wrotham School
Sevenoaks, TN15 7RD · Kent · secondary school
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50th 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 the 891 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.7/10 among them, against 3.3/10 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 | 33.5 · 22 | 30% | 0.65 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.04 · 47 | 25% | 1.18 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 42.1 · 29 | 10% | 0.29 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Wrotham School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 25.7% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 39.5, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.04 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did slightly worse than peers nationally starting from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.8 out of 10 among them, against 2.6 out of 10 nationally. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2024.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,054 pupils against a stated capacity of 716. 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
Since Progress 8 is below the national benchmark, what specific support is available for pupils who are not meeting expected progress in core subjects?
What Ofsted said about Wrotham School
Overview
Wrotham School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at its previous inspection. Pupils enjoy learning in a "warm and welcoming" environment where they feel safe, supported, and valued. The school is praised for its strong focus on character development, high-quality teaching, and positive relationships between staff and pupils.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from "positive and respectful relationships" with staff and peers, feeling safe and supported.
- Teachers are "knowledgeable and enthusiastic," presenting information clearly to ensure pupils "learn more and remember more."
- The school has made significant improvements in addressing previous GCSE results through focused professional development.
- There are "clear processes" to identify and support pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
- Pupils receive "high-quality careers information and guidance," helping them feel well informed about future choices.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure all pupils, particularly disadvantaged ones, have high rates of attendance, as some still do not attend regularly enough.
- The school should improve how pupils learn about different cultures and faiths, as current opportunities are limited and some pupils are not fully prepared for life in modern Britain.
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 | 42.6 |
| 2024/25 | 39.5 |
| 2025/26 | 42.1 |
| 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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