How many pupils does Thamesview School have?

Thamesview School has 955 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Thamesview School's Ofsted rating?

Thamesview School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 May 2024).

How does Thamesview School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Thamesview School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 36.6 in 2025/26.

Where is Thamesview School?

Thamesview School is located at Thong Lane, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 4LF.

Thamesview School

Thong Lane, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 4LF

Good

Inspected 21 May 2024

Good

Ofsted

36.6

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

955

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Foundation school

Type

About Thamesview School

Thamesview School is a foundation school in Gravesend, Kent, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 955 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 May 2024) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 36.6 (2025/26). 47% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 18.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Kent →
School Type: Foundation school
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 955 / 910 (105%) · over capacity
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 21 May 2024

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

47%

Free school meals

18.8%

EAL

2.7%

SEN support

12.5%

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)

36.6

Attainment 8

170 pupils

21.8%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

50.6%

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.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

A-level average grade

5 students

Where pupils go next

84%

Sustained destination

76%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

9.4%

Overall absence

29.5%

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.

61.4

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +3.2 vs 2023/24

18.8

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.1 vs 2023/24

18.99

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +0.8 vs 2023/24

£49,141

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 13% on leadership pay

↑ +£5,886 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

↓ -3 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 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.

£9,687

Spend per pupil

£9,603

Income per pupil

44%

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: Thong Lane, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 4LF
Phone: 01474566552
Headteacher: George Rorke
Website: http://www.thamesviewsch.co.uk/

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Thamesview School?: Thamesview School is a foundation school in Gravesend, Kent, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does Thamesview School have?: Thamesview School has 955 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Thamesview School's Ofsted rating?: Thamesview School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 May 2024).
How does Thamesview School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Thamesview School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 36.6 in 2025/26.
Where is Thamesview School?: Thamesview School is located at Thong Lane, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 4LF.

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