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Brent Knoll School
Perry Rise, London, SE23 2QU, Lewisham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
52.1 / 100
Top 48%
Better than 52% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
175
Capacity
162
Ages
4–17
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
108%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this school demonstrates strong parent satisfaction, with 97% of parents recommending it. However, academic performance shows significant challenges, as evidenced by low GCSE attainment and no students achieving the expected grades in English and Maths. Parents seeking a supportive environment may find this school appealing, despite the limited academic success reflected in the data.
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Last inspected: 8 July 2015Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 0.6 | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 0% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | No UK data |
Parent View (35 responses)
★★★★★4.2
School keeps me informed
100%
My child is happy
97%
My child makes good progress
97%
I'd recommend this school
97%
My child feels safe
94%
Good range of subjects
94%
Behaviour is good
94%
Progress is communicated
94%
School supports development
91%
School has high expectations
83%
Good range of extra-curricular
77%
School responds to concerns
66%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British26.9%
Black African16.0%
Black Caribbean13.1%
Black Other12.0%
White Other6.9%
Mixed Other6.3%
Asian Other3.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.9%
Other2.3%
Asian Bangladeshi2.3%
Mixed W+B African1.7%
Asian Chinese1.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Asian Pakistani1.1%
Location
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51.43208, -0.03967 · SE23 2QU
School details
Local authorityLewisham
RegionLondon
URN100760
School typeFoundation special school
Websitewww.brentknollschool.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Brent Knoll School rated by Ofsted?
Brent Knoll School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 July 2015.
Is Brent Knoll School a good school?
Brent Knoll School scores 52.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 48% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Brent Knoll School?
Based on 35 Ofsted Parent View responses, Brent Knoll School receives a satisfaction score of 84% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Brent Knoll School in GCSEs?
Brent Knoll School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 0.6. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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