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Akeley Wood Senior School
Akeley Wood Senior School, Bycell Road, Akeley, MK18 5AE, Buckinghamshire
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Pupils
442
Capacity
690
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
64%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 47.3, the school demonstrates a solid academic foundation, although only 54% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths. The EBacc entry rate of 20% indicates a limited focus on a broad range of subjects. Parents may appreciate the school's commitment to developing individual student potential, but should consider the overall performance compared to national averages.
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| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 47.3 | 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%. | 54% | 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%. | 41% | 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%. | 20% | 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%. | 19% | No UK data |
Location
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52.03143, -0.99490 · MK18 5AE
School details
Local authorityBuckinghamshire
RegionSouth East
URN110536
School typeOther independent school
Websitewww.akeleywoodschool.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Akeley Wood Senior School rated by Ofsted?
Akeley Wood Senior School has not been recently inspected under the current Ofsted framework. Sub-domain ratings from its most recent inspection are shown on this page.
Is Akeley Wood Senior School a good school?
Akeley Wood Senior School scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% 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 Akeley Wood Senior School in GCSEs?
Akeley Wood Senior School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.3. 54% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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