How many pupils does King Ethelbert School have?

King Ethelbert School has 794 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is King Ethelbert School's Ofsted rating?

King Ethelbert School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (4 June 2024).

How does King Ethelbert School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at King Ethelbert School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 38.7 in 2025/26.

Is King Ethelbert School part of an academy trust?

Yes — King Ethelbert School is part of COASTAL ACADEMIES TRUST.

Where is King Ethelbert School?

King Ethelbert School is located at Canterbury Road, Birchington, Kent, CT7 9BL.

King Ethelbert School

Canterbury Road, Birchington, Kent, CT7 9BL

Good

Inspected 4 June 2024

Good

Ofsted

38.7

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

794

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About King Ethelbert School

King Ethelbert School is an academy converter in Birchington, Kent, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 794 pupils on roll. It is part of COASTAL ACADEMIES TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (4 June 2024) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 38.7 (2025/26). 37.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Kent →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 794 / 870 (91%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 4 June 2024

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

37.8%

Free school meals

EAL

4.9%

SEN support

24.7%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

38.7

Attainment 8

145 pupils

25.5%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

50.3%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Where pupils go next

94%

Sustained destination

87%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

10.3%

Overall absence

30.6%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

54.1

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +0.1 vs 2023/24

15.2

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.7 vs 2023/24

8.17

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +2.2 vs 2023/24

£53,444

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 14% on leadership pay

↑ +£4,150 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +0.2 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£8,198

Spend per pupil

£8,463

Income per pupil

61%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Canterbury Road, Birchington, Kent, CT7 9BL
Phone: 01843831999
Headteacher: Tom Sellen
Website: http://www.kingethelbert.com/

Academy Trust

COASTAL ACADEMIES TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is King Ethelbert School?: King Ethelbert School is an academy converter in Birchington, Kent, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does King Ethelbert School have?: King Ethelbert School has 794 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is King Ethelbert School's Ofsted rating?: King Ethelbert School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (4 June 2024).
How does King Ethelbert School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at King Ethelbert School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 38.7 in 2025/26.
Is King Ethelbert School part of an academy trust?: Yes — King Ethelbert School is part of COASTAL ACADEMIES TRUST.
Where is King Ethelbert School?: King Ethelbert School is located at Canterbury Road, Birchington, Kent, CT7 9BL.

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