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The Urswick School - A Church of England Secondary School
Paragon Road, Hackney, London, E9 6NR, Hackney
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
22.2 / 100
Bottom 22%
Better than 22% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
803
Capacity
1,050
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
76%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly in its GCSE results, where it ranks in the top 83% nationally for Attainment 8. While 48% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, the figures for grade 5 or above are lower at 28%. The school has a commendable 64% of students progressing to university, although only 11% reach top-third institutions, indicating room for improvement in preparing students for higher education.
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Last inspected: 5 December 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 39.2 | Bottom 17% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 48% | Bottom 10% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 28% | Bottom 14% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 68% | Top 45% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 24% | Top 45% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 64% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 11% | Below avg |
Based on 56 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African21.8%
White Other16.1%
Black Caribbean14.9%
White British10.2%
Asian Bangladeshi6.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.6.5%
Other5.2%
Mixed Other4.6%
Asian Indian3.2%
Black Other3.1%
Asian Other2.0%
Mixed W+B African1.9%
Asian Pakistani1.4%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Asian Chinese0.5%
White Irish0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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51.54445, -0.05392 · E9 6NR
School details
Local authorityHackney
RegionLondon
URN100284
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.theurswickschool.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Urswick School - A Church of England Secondary School rated by Ofsted?
The Urswick School - A Church of England Secondary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 December 2023.
Is The Urswick School - A Church of England Secondary School a good school?
The Urswick School - A Church of England Secondary School scores 22.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 22% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at The Urswick School - A Church of England Secondary School in GCSEs?
The Urswick School - A Church of England Secondary School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.2. 48% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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