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Budehaven Community School
Valley Road, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 8DQ, Cornwall
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
44.0 / 100
Bottom 44%
Better than 44% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,140
Capacity
1,516
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
75%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school offers a solid educational environment for students aged 11-18. Attainment at GCSE level is above average, with an Attainment 8 score of 45.4 and 62% of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, although only 36% reach grade 5 or above. While 64% of graduates progress to university, the entry rate for the English Baccalaureate is relatively low at 22%, which may be a consideration for parents focused on a broad academic curriculum.
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Last inspected: 30 April 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 45.4 | Bottom 48% 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%. | 62% | Bottom 40% 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%. | 36% | Bottom 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%. | 22% | Bottom 30% 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%. | 14% | Bottom 30% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 64% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 27% | Above avg |
Based on 89 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Asian Indian1.0%
Mixed Other0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
White Other0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Other0.3%
Asian Other0.2%
Black African0.2%
Black Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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50.82566, -4.53530 · EX23 8DQ
School details
Local authorityCornwall
RegionSouth West
URN112045
School typeFoundation school
Frequently asked questions
What is Budehaven Community School rated by Ofsted?
Budehaven Community School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 30 April 2024.
Is Budehaven Community School a good school?
Budehaven Community School scores 44.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 44% 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 Budehaven Community School in GCSEs?
Budehaven Community School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.4. 62% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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