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Cressex Community School
Holmers Lane, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP12 4QA, Buckinghamshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
62.0 / 100
Top 38%
Better than 62% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
762
Capacity
803
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a GCSE Attainment 8 score placing it in the top 27% of schools nationally, this institution demonstrates solid academic performance. A notable strength is the 69% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths, although the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 5%. Overall, parents can expect a supportive environment with above-average results, although there may be room for growth in certain academic areas.
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Last inspected: 3 July 2014Older 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. | 50.7 | Top 27% 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%. | 69% | Top 41% 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%. | 52% | Top 31% 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%. | 5% | Bottom 6% 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%. | 4% | Bottom 6% UK |
University Destinations
DfE destinations data includes 3 tracked leavers for this school; headline progression percentages are not stored in this profile.
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani58.9%
White British16.5%
White Other5.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.1%
Mixed Other2.5%
Black African2.4%
Asian Other2.2%
Other2.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Black Caribbean1.6%
Asian Indian1.3%
Asian Bangladeshi1.3%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Black Other0.1%
Location
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51.61481, -0.78445 · HP12 4QA
School details
Local authorityBuckinghamshire
RegionSouth East
URN110500
School typeFoundation school
Websitewww.cressex.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Cressex Community School rated by Ofsted?
Cressex Community School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 July 2014.
Is Cressex Community School a good school?
Cressex Community School scores 62.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 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 Cressex Community School in GCSEs?
Cressex Community School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 50.7. 69% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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