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Hydesville Tower School
25, Broadway North, Walsall, W. Midlands, WS1 2QG, Walsall
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Pupils
297
Capacity
385
Ages
2–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
77%
Faith
Christian
Summary
With a strong GCSE Attainment 8 score of 57.5 and 94% of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, this school demonstrates solid academic performance. The percentage of students attaining grade 5 or higher in these core subjects is also notable at 71%. However, EBacc entry is relatively low at 26%, which may be a consideration for parents focused on a broad curriculum.
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| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 57.5 | 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%. | 94% | 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%. | 71% | 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%. | 26% | 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%. | 26% | No UK data |
Location
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52.58790, -1.97013 · WS1 2QG
School details
Local authorityWalsall
RegionWest Midlands
URN104266
School typeOther independent school
Websitewww.hydesville.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Hydesville Tower School rated by Ofsted?
Hydesville Tower School has not been recently inspected under the current Ofsted framework. Sub-domain ratings from its most recent inspection are shown on this page.
Is Hydesville Tower School a good school?
Hydesville Tower School scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% 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 Hydesville Tower School in GCSEs?
Hydesville Tower School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 57.5. 94% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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