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Kettlethorpe High School
Kettlethorpe Hall Drive, Standbridge Lane, Sandal, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 7EL, Wakefield
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
80.0 / 100
Top 20%
Better than 80% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,672
Capacity
1,750
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong LocaleIQ score, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 66% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. The school also boasts an impressive EBacc entry rate of 80% and ranks in the top 44% nationally for GCSE Attainment 8, though there's room for improvement in higher grades, as only 47% achieved grade 5 or above in these core subjects. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-16, backed by positive parent satisfaction.
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Last inspected: 26 September 2011Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 46.9 | Top 44% 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%. | 66% | Bottom 50% 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%. | 47% | Top 41% 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%. | 80% | Top 19% 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%. | 41% | Top 19% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British77.4%
White Other5.6%
Asian Pakistani5.4%
Black African3.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Mixed Other1.3%
Other1.2%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Asian Other0.7%
Asian Indian0.7%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Black Other0.2%
traveller_irish0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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53.64678, -1.49802 · WF2 7EL
School details
Local authorityWakefield
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN108271
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.kettlethorpehigh.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Kettlethorpe High School rated by Ofsted?
Kettlethorpe High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 September 2011.
Is Kettlethorpe High School a good school?
Kettlethorpe High School scores 80.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 20% 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 Kettlethorpe High School in GCSEs?
Kettlethorpe High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.9. 66% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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