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Samuel King's School
Church Road, Alston, Cumbria, CA9 3QU, Westmorland and Furness
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
10.4 / 100
Bottom 10%
Better than 10% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
107
Capacity
235
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
46%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-16. While the GCSE results show that 31% of pupils achieved grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and the Attainment 8 score is in the top 99% nationally, the percentage of students entering the EBacc is relatively low at just 15%. Overall, it provides a solid foundation for academic growth, but prospective parents may want to consider the limited data on progress and overall performance.
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Last inspected: 14 March 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. | 30.2 | Bottom 1% 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%. | 31% | Bottom 1% 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%. | 23% | Bottom 7% 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%. | 15% | Bottom 15% 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%. | 8% | Bottom 15% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
White Other0.9%
Asian Indian0.9%
Other0.9%
Location
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54.81106, -2.43994 · CA9 3QU
School details
Local authorityWestmorland and Furness
RegionNorth West
URN112378
School typeFoundation school
Frequently asked questions
What is Samuel King's School rated by Ofsted?
Samuel King's School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 March 2017.
Is Samuel King's School a good school?
Samuel King's School scores 10.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 10% 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 Samuel King's School in GCSEs?
Samuel King's School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 30.2. 31% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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