Cleeve Park School, based in Sidcup, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Cleeve Park School currently has around 1009 pupils on roll, which is about 84% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.4% boys and 46.6% girls. Around 33.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 9.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 33.8%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 2 pupils.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (70.8%).

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 94% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (90%) , including 64% who stay in school sixth forms and 24% progressing to further education , while 1% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: Bexley Lane, Sidcup, DA14 4JN
Website: www.cleevepark-tkat.org
Telephone: 02083026418
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Secondary
Local authority: Bexley
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Alex O'Donnell
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Non-selective
Unique reference: 138686

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 28/02/2024

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 18
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 1200
Number of Pupils: 1009
Number of Boys: 539
Number of Girls: 470

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 9.9% 4%
Persistent absence: 33.8% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British70.80%714
Other White7.00%71
African4.70%47
Unclassified3.60%36
White and Black Caribbean3.00%30
Other Mixed2.70%27
Indian2.00%20
Caribbean1.20%12
White and Asian1.00%10
Other Asian1.00%10
Other (any other ethnic group)0.80%8
White and Black African0.60%6
Chinese0.60%6
Other Black0.50%5
Gypsy/Roma0.30%3
Bangladeshi0.30%3
Pakistani0.10%1
Irish0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Average (-0.07)
Of the 162 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 157 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
-0.07
Town average
-0.26
Local authority average
0.13
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
14%
Town average
38%
Local authority average
47%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
37%
Town average
47%
Local authority average
60%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
42.8
Town average
47.0
Local authority average
54.4
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
3.7
Town average
4.2
Local authority average
4.9
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
94%

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Royal Park Primary School
Riverside Road , DA14 4PX
- not rated 768 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Royal Park Primary Academy
Riverside Road , DA14 4PX
3out of 4 768 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
St Peter Chanel Catholic Primary School
Baugh Road , Footscray DA14 5ED
- not rated 1,013 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
St Peter Chanel Catholic Primary School
Baugh Road , DA14 5ED
3out of 4 1,013 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Birkbeck Primary School
Alma Road , DA14 4ED
3out of 4 1,113 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Cleeve Park School
Bexley Lane , DA14 4JN
3out of 4 0 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Cleeve Park School
Bexley Lane , DA14 4JN
- not rated 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Hurstmere School
Hurst Road , DA15 9AW
- not rated 1,232 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Boys More About School
Hurstmere School
Hurst Road , DA15 9AW
2out of 4 1,232 yd Academy converter No Boys More About School
Hurstmere Foundation School for Boys
Hurst Road , DA15 9AW
- not rated 1,232 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Boys More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Cleeve Meadow School
Bexley Lane , DA14 4JN
3out of 4 0 yd Free schools special No Mixed More About School
Merton Court School
38 Knoll Road , DA14 4QU
- not rated 804 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Harenc School
167 Rectory Lane , Footscray DA14 5BU
- not rated 1,132 yd Other independent school Yes Boys More About School
West Lodge School
36 Station Road , Sidcup DA15 7DU
- not rated 1,341 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Benedict House Preparatory School
1-5 Victoria Road , DA15 7HD
- not rated 1,422 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.