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Caterham High School
Caterham Avenue, Clayhall, Ilford, Essex, IG5 0QW, Redbridge
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
37.2 / 100
Bottom 37%
Better than 37% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
991
Capacity
1,182
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
84%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 44.3, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with 79% of pupils progressing to university. However, only 14% of students enter the EBacc, and the percentage achieving grade 5 or above in English and Maths is 43%, which may indicate areas for improvement. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-18, with better performance than 37% of schools nationally.
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Last inspected: 29 June 2022Quality 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. | 44.3 | Bottom 41% 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%. | 56% | Bottom 25% 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%. | 43% | Bottom 49% 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%. | 14% | Bottom 10% 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%. | 6% | Bottom 10% 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%. | 79% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 5% | Below avg |
Based on 108 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani21.0%
White Other18.1%
Asian Bangladeshi11.7%
Asian Other9.8%
Asian Indian9.4%
Black African7.1%
White British6.4%
Mixed Other4.2%
Black Caribbean3.1%
Mixed W+B African2.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
Other1.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.5%
Black Other1.0%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Location
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51.59352, 0.06179 · IG5 0QW
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Frequently asked questions
What is Caterham High School rated by Ofsted?
Caterham High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 29 June 2022.
Is Caterham High School a good school?
Caterham High School scores 37.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 37% 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 Caterham High School in GCSEs?
Caterham High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.3. 56% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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