King Ethelbert School
URN: 136584 • Birchington CT7 9BL
Overview
- Name
- King Ethelbert School
- URN
- 136584
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- COASTAL ACADEMIES TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 55.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Tom Sellen (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01843831999
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Canterbury Road, Birchington CT7 9BL
Summary
King Ethelbert School, located in Birchington, Kent, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 794 students, operating below its capacity of 870. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive and family-like environment, where students are encouraged to achieve both academically and personally. With a commitment to high aspirations and expectations, the school aims to develop well-rounded individuals prepared for future challenges.
The curriculum at King Ethelbert School is designed to promote strong academic progress for all students, regardless of their starting points. The school offers a range of qualifications, including the International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IBCP) and BTEC courses, catering to diverse learning needs and career aspirations.
Community engagement is a key focus, with various events and initiatives that encourage student participation and celebrate achievements. The school actively promotes resilience, enterprise, and well-being, ensuring students not only excel in their studies but also develop essential life skills.
The curriculum at King Ethelbert School is designed to promote strong academic progress for all students, regardless of their starting points. The school offers a range of qualifications, including the International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IBCP) and BTEC courses, catering to diverse learning needs and career aspirations.
Community engagement is a key focus, with various events and initiatives that encourage student participation and celebrate achievements. The school actively promotes resilience, enterprise, and well-being, ensuring students not only excel in their studies but also develop essential life skills.
Useful links
- Senior Leadership Team & Key Contacts (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- Upcoming Open Days/Events (calendar)
- School Calendar (What's On) (calendar)
- 17Oct END OF TERM (calendar)
- 27Oct STAFF DEVELOPMENT DAY (calendar)
- 19Dec END OF TERM 2 (calendar)
- 05Jan START OF TERM (calendar)
- 15Oct year 13 raising achievement meeting (calendar)
- 20Nov Year 12/13 subject evening (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- King Ethelbert School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Kent
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- COASTAL ACADEMIES TRUST
- Capacity
- 870
- Pupils
- 794
- Boys
- 420
- Girls
- 374
- FSM %
- 32.00
- Open date
- 2011-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-06-05
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Kent
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 794 | 420 | 374 | 870 | 32.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 752 | 391 | 361 | 870 | 27.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 764 | 377 | 387 | 750 | 22.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 764 | 377 | 387 | 750 | 22.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 764 | 379 | 385 | 750 | 19.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 761 | 378 | 383 | 750 | 16.40 |
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