Thamesview School
Thong Lane, Gravesend, DA12 4LFOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Thamesview School is a secondary school in Gravesend for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 692 schools in Kent. It ranks 8th of 8 secondary schools in Gravesend. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 21 May 2024, report published 26 June 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Sixth form provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 21 May 2024
All pupils at Thamesview benefit from high quality support. The school teaches them about effective ways to look after their wellbeing and mental health. This is reinforced by dedicated welfare support staff, who are there for times when pupils need further help. As a result, pupils feel cared for, confident and known as individuals. The school is clear about setting high expectations for pupils, in terms of achieving and behaving well. Staff are determined that special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) should not be a barrier to this. The atmosphere in lessons is calm and purposeful. As a result, pupils learn well. This provides them with the foundations for success during their time at school, and for life beyond it. Sixth-form students go on to a variety of exciting destinations. The school sets out to help pupils develop their resilience and self-confidence. 'Flourish Fridays' give pupils access to a broad range of challenges and experiences. These include thought-provoking visits, such as going to Greenwich Observatory to kindle their interest in astronomy. This programme helps students in the sixth form to be confident about issues like personal finance, and to make connections with local employers.
What the school should improve
- Sometimes, gaps in pupils' understanding are not closed swiftly and effectively, because teaching is not adapted in response to these. When this happens, pupils do not build knowledge and skill as well as they could. Leaders should ensure that teaching identifies and addresses misconceptions as pupils are learning.
- Some of the systems through which leaders monitor and oversee the enactment of policy into practice are not as established as others. Where this is the case, there are variations in how consistently leaders' vision is realised. Leaders should ensure that they strengthen the processes for monitoring and quality assurance across all aspects of the school's provision.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
161 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
16 students
Average A level grade E+, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
978 pupils on roll, with places for 910
Schools near Thamesview School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Catholic Comprehensive | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 42.1 |
| Gravesend Grammar School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | Attainment 8: 65.3 |
| Saint George's Church of England School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 41.3 |
| Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend | 2 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 64.3 |
| Cobham Hall | 2 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 34.4 |
School details
- School type
- Foundation school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr George Rorke
- Phone
- 01474566552
- Address
- Thong Lane, Gravesend, DA12 4LF
- Local authority
- Kent
- URN
- 118879
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.