Thamesview School is a secondary school in Gravesend, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a foundation school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Thamesview School currently has around 955 pupils on roll, which is about 105% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.5% boys and 47.5% girls. Around 46.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 10.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 32.8%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 7 pupils.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (59%). african pupils make up about 11.9% , followed by other white at 10.2%
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 91% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (82%) , including 23% who stay in school sixth forms and 58% progressing to further education , while 8% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Thong Lane, Gravesend, DA12 4LF |
| Website: | http://www.thamesviewsch.co.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01474566552 |
| School Type: | Foundation school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Kent |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr George Rorke |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 118879 |
Ofsted inspection date: 21/05/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 910 |
| Number of Pupils: | 955 |
| Number of Boys: | 501 |
| Number of Girls: | 454 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 10.3% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 32.8% | 8.2% |
| White British | 59.00% | 563 |
| African | 11.90% | 114 |
| Other White | 10.20% | 97 |
| Indian | 3.40% | 32 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 2.60% | 25 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.60% | 25 |
| Other Mixed | 2.20% | 21 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.60% | 15 |
| White and Asian | 1.20% | 11 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.90% | 9 |
| Caribbean | 0.90% | 9 |
| White and Black African | 0.70% | 7 |
| Unclassified | 0.70% | 7 |
| Other Asian | 0.60% | 6 |
| Pakistani | 0.50% | 5 |
| Other Black | 0.40% | 4 |
| Irish | 0.20% | 2 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.20% | 2 |
| Chinese | 0.10% | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raynehurst Junior School Cerne Road , DA12 4BN | - not rated | 346 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Raynehurst Infant School and Nursery Cerne Road , DA12 4BN | - not rated | 346 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tymberwood Academy Cerne Road , DA12 4BN | 3out of 4 | 404 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Raynehurst Primary School Cerne Road , DA12 4BN | - not rated | 404 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverview Infant School Cimba Wood , DA12 4SD | - not rated | 742 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thamesview School Thong Lane , DA12 4LF | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Catholic Comprehensive Rochester Road , DA12 2JW | 3out of 4 | 1,680 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gravesend Grammar School Church Walk , DA12 2PR | - not rated | 2,016 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Gravesend Grammar School Church Walk , DA12 2PR | - not rated | 2,016 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Southfields Singlewell Road , DA11 7RF | - not rated | 2,207 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The National Sea Training College Denton , DA12 2HR | - not rated | 2,253 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint George's Church of England School Meadow Road , DA11 7LS | 3out of 4 | 2,837 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estuary Academy Richmond Drive , DA12 4DJ | 3out of 4 | 810 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North West Kent Alternative Provision Service Richmond Drive , DA12 4DJ | - not rated | 947 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LINK19 College , LINK Centre, Block H DA12 2DP | - not rated | 1,274 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ifield School Cedar Avenue , DA12 5JT | 4out of 4 | 1,810 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Convent Preparatory School 46 Old Road East , Gravesend DA12 1NR | - not rated | 1,862 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.