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The Mosslands School
Mosslands Drive, Wallasey, Merseyside, CH45 8PJ, Wirral
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
3.5 / 100
Bottom 4%
Better than 4% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
897
Capacity
1,573
Ages
11–18
Gender
Boys
Occupancy
57%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 35.2 and only 42% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths, this school faces challenges in academic performance. The recent Ofsted rating of "Requires Improvement" indicates that there are areas needing attention, which may concern prospective parents. However, it is worth noting that the school's performance in relation to the national average places it in the top 94% for GCSE Attainment 8, suggesting some strengths in specific subjects.
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Last inspected: 28 February 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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. | 35.2 | Bottom 6% 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%. | 42% | Bottom 5% 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%. | 20% | Bottom 4% 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%. | 9% | Bottom 4% 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%. | 3% | Bottom 4% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
White Other1.1%
Other1.0%
Asian Other0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Black African0.6%
Mixed Other0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Asian Indian0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Location
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53.41869, -3.06669 · CH45 8PJ
School details
Frequently asked questions
What is The Mosslands School rated by Ofsted?
The Mosslands School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 February 2024.
Is The Mosslands School a good school?
The Mosslands School scores 3.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 4% 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 Mosslands School in GCSEs?
The Mosslands School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 35.2. 42% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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