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Wetherby High School
Hallfield Lane, Wetherby, West Yorkshire, LS22 6JS, Leeds
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
60.7 / 100
Top 39%
Better than 61% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
783
Capacity
850
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
92%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and GCSE Attainment 8 scores placing it in the top 32% nationally, this school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly in English and Maths where 72% of students achieve grade 4 or above. The high EBacc entry rate of 85% indicates a commitment to a broad curriculum, although there may be room for improvement in the percentage of students achieving grade 5 or above in these core subjects, currently at 53%. Overall, parents can expect a supportive environment with above-average outcomes compared to many other schools.
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Last inspected: 16 January 2019Older 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. | 49.4 | Top 32% 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%. | 72% | Top 33% 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%. | 53% | Top 29% 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%. | 85% | Top 15% 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%. | 45% | Top 15% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British73.4%
Asian Pakistani3.8%
Black African3.6%
White Other3.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.6%
Mixed W+Asian2.0%
Mixed Other1.9%
Asian Indian1.9%
Black Caribbean1.4%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Asian Chinese0.9%
Asian Other0.6%
traveller_irish0.6%
Black Other0.4%
Other0.3%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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53.92961, -1.38071 · LS22 6JS
School details
Local authorityLeeds
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN108088
School typeFoundation school
Websitewww.wetherbyhigh.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Wetherby High School rated by Ofsted?
Wetherby High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 16 January 2019.
Is Wetherby High School a good school?
Wetherby High School scores 60.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 39% 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 Wetherby High School in GCSEs?
Wetherby High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49.4. 72% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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