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John Jamieson School
Hollin Hill Drive, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS8 2PW, Leeds
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
37.8 / 100
Bottom 38%
Better than 38% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
442
Capacity
460
Ages
2–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates a commitment to quality education, although published data indicates challenges in academic performance, particularly in GCSE results where only 2% of students achieved grade 4 or above in English and Maths. The school serves a diverse age range of 2-19 and has a moderate LocaleIQ score, suggesting it performs better than 38% of schools in the area. Parents may want to consider the school's strengths in support and care alongside its academic challenges.
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Last inspected: 22 February 2017Older 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. | 0.8 | 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%. | 2% | 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 |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British53.8%
Asian Pakistani11.5%
Black African7.2%
White Other4.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.2%
Asian Bangladeshi2.9%
Asian Indian2.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.8%
Mixed W+B African1.6%
Asian Other1.4%
Black Caribbean0.9%
Black Other0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Location
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53.82329, -1.49477 · LS8 2PW
School details
Local authorityLeeds
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN108119
School typeCommunity special school
Websitewww.eastsilc.org
Frequently asked questions
What is John Jamieson School rated by Ofsted?
John Jamieson School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 February 2017.
Is John Jamieson School a good school?
John Jamieson School scores 37.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 38% 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 John Jamieson School in GCSEs?
John Jamieson School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 0.8. 2% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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