EKC Group
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About EKC Group
EKC Group is a state secondary in Thanet, Kent, that takes pupils from age 14 right through to 99, making it an unusual choice for families looking for a school that also serves adult learners. It is mixed and non-religious, with Lucy McLeod as headteacher. The school has capacity for more pupils than it currently enrols, and the lack of any oversubscription data in its admissions information suggests it is not heavily oversubscribed. For context, the proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is not given in the data, but nationally and locally, schools with higher FSM rates often face additional challenges. In Thanet, EKC Group ranks 9th out of 9 schools in the local authority by Progress 8 score, placing it at the very bottom of the area. This is a significant signal for parents: the school is not a popular choice locally, and its intake may reflect a higher proportion of pupils with additional needs or lower prior attainment.
Academically, the school’s results are notably low. Its Progress 8 score is -3.03, which is well below the local authority average of -0.13 and places it in the bottom 1% nationally. Attainment 8 sits at just 8.2, and only 25.4% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths (the basics measure). No pupils entered the EBacc, and the EBacc average point score is 0.42. At A-level, the picture is similarly weak: the best three A-levels average a D grade, with a points per entry of 18.57, and the value added score is -0.8, described as 'well below average'. The school has a sixth form with 96 pupils, but the data shows no pupils achieved AAB or higher in at least two facilitating subjects. Compared to top peers in Kent like Dartford Grammar School (Progress 8 of 1.11) or The Judd School (0.85), the gap is stark.
On the practical side, EKC Group offers a surprisingly wide range of facilities for a school with such low academic outcomes. These include a swimming pool, astro turf, theatre, music rooms, science labs, art studios, and a sixth form centre. Sports on offer include rowing, martial arts, gymnastics, and swimming, and there are clubs such as choir, debate, coding, and Model UN. The school has a chapel, which is unusual for a non-religious school, and a library. For families considering this school, the key question is whether the broad facilities and adult learner provision outweigh the very weak academic performance. It may suit students who are not aiming for traditional academic routes, or who need a more flexible, less exam-focused environment. However, with no SEND provisions listed in the data and no parent view feedback, it is hard to assess how well the school supports pupils with additional needs. The school is ranked 91st out of 106 similar schools in Kent, reinforcing its position as a low-performing option in the local area.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 14 to 99 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Ramsgate Road, Broadstairs, Thanet, CT10 1PN |
| Headteacher | Lucy McLeod |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (-3.03)
3138th of 3,141
Nationally
460th of 461
In South East
9th of 9
In Thanet
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make significantly less progress than similar students nationally
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
A-Level Results
2023/24Average Points per Entry
Value Added Score
Best 3 A-Levels (Average)
Source: Department for Education 16-18 Performance Tables, 2023/24. Value Added measures progress compared to students with similar GCSE results.
Where GCSE leavers go
2022/234%
of GCSE leavers stay on for sixth form at this school (cohort: 52 pupils).
- FE college62%
- Not sustained13%
- Employment6%
- School sixth form (stay)4%
- Apprenticeship2%
79% of leavers had a sustained destination 6 months on.
Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance, KS4 pupil destinations 2022/23 (revised). Only state-funded schools are required to report.
Where school leavers go
2022/2323%
of A-level / Level 3 leavers go to higher education (cohort: 1150 pupils).
Top-tier university progression
1%
Top-third HE
Percentages of the whole cohort (not just HE-goers). Russell Group = 24 elite research universities. Top-third HE = top by mean UCAS tariff.
- Employment45%
- University (HE)23%
- Not sustained15%
- Further education6%
- Apprenticeship6%
Sources: DfE 16-18 destination measures (broad bucket); DfE KS5 student destinations file (Russell Group / top-third HE / Oxbridge). Level 3 cohort. “Sustained” means the pupil was in education, apprenticeship or employment for 6 months in the year following completion.
Facilities
14Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
18Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
9
Total schools
7
Oversubscribed
6
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
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Ramsgate Road, Broadstairs
Thanet, CT10 1PN
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