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ClosedSecondaryURN 146378

King Henry School

Academy sponsor led · Erith · DA8 3BN

Ages 11–19 · 1,286 pupils · Bexley

Overall absence

15.2%

Absence

Academic year 2022/23. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence15.2%
Persistent absence (10%+)45.7%
Unauthorised5.9%
Authorised absence
9.3%
Severe absence (50%+)
7.3%
Enrolments in measure
1,217

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (19 Jan 2023).

Capacity fill63%

1,286 pupils · 2,050 places

Pupils on roll
1,286
Boys / girls
673 / 613
School capacity
2,050
Capacity fill
1,286 / 2,050 (63%)
Free school meals
37.9%
FSM pupils
438
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy sponsor led

Age range

Ages 11–19

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Supported by a trust
Headteacher
Mr John Dixon

Location

Address
Avenue Road
Postcode
DA8 3BN
Town
Erith
County
Kent
Local authority
Bexley
District
Bexley
Constituency
Erith and Thamesmead
Urban/rural
(England/Wales) Urban major conurbation

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy sponsor led (secondary), Ages 11–19, in Erith, Bexley, 1,286 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 37.9%.

Open schools in Erith
16
Secondary schools in Erith
1
Academies among open schools in Erith
75% (12)
Open schools in DA8
12
Secondary in DA8
1
Open schools in Bexley LA
92
Secondary in Bexley LA
15

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in ErithNear DA8

  • Leigh Academy Bexley

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Erith · DA8 3BN · Bexley

    Ages 11–19

    • Att832.7
    • P8-0.9
    • EM5+25%
    • Absence12.7%

    0.0 miles away

  • Lift Bexleyheath

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Bexleyheath · DA6 7DA · Bexley

    Ages 11–18

    • Att841.4
    • P8-0.4
    • EM5+46%
    • Absence9.3%

    1.4 miles away

  • St Catherine's Catholic School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Bexleyheath · DA6 7QJ · Bexley

    Ages 11–16

    • Att855.8
    • P80.8
    • EM5+63%
    • Absence4.4%

    1.4 miles away

  • Haberdashers' Crayford Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Dartford · DA1 4RS · Bexley

    Ages 11–18

    • Att844.3
    • P8-0.1
    • EM5+43%
    • Absence9.9%

    1.5 miles away

  • St Columba's Catholic Boys' School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Bexleyheath · DA6 7QB · Bexley

    Ages 11–16

    • Att847.4
    • P80.0
    • EM5+50%
    • Absence7.3%

    1.6 miles away

  • Townley Grammar School

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Bexleyheath · DA6 7AB · Bexley

    Ages 11–18

    • Att876.2
    • P80.7
    • EM5+97%
    • Absence3.7%

    2.0 miles away

  • Beths Grammar School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Bexley · DA5 1NE · Bexley

    Ages 11–18

    • Att872.0
    • P80.5
    • EM5+96%
    • Absence2.9%

    2.0 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mr John Dixon

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