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Tibshelf Community School
Doe Hill Lane, Tibshelf, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 5LZ, Derbyshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
43.0 / 100
Bottom 43%
Better than 43% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
819
Capacity
750
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
109%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE attainment where it ranks in the top 60% nationally with an Attainment 8 score of 44.2. A commendable 66% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, though only 29% enter the EBacc. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for students, but parents may want to consider the lower EBacc entry rate when evaluating options.
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Last inspected: 1 March 2016Older 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. | 44.2 | Bottom 40% 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%. | 44% | Top 49% 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%. | 29% | Bottom 34% 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%. | 15% | Bottom 34% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.4%
White Other1.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Mixed Other1.0%
Black African0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Asian Other0.2%
Asian Indian0.2%
Other0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.1%
Black Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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53.13954, -1.35261 · DE55 5LZ
School details
Local authorityDerbyshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN112949
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Tibshelf Community School rated by Ofsted?
Tibshelf Community School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 March 2016.
Is Tibshelf Community School a good school?
Tibshelf Community School scores 43.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 43% 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 Tibshelf Community School in GCSEs?
Tibshelf Community School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.2. 66% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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