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Whittington Green School
High Street, Old Whittington, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 9LG, Derbyshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
27.2 / 100
Bottom 27%
Better than 27% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
649
Capacity
800
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
81%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 76% nationally. While 52% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 14%. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-16, though there is room for improvement in academic outcomes.
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Last inspected: 8 February 2023Quality 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. | 40.8 | Bottom 24% 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%. | 52% | Bottom 17% 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%. | 32% | Bottom 21% 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%. | 14% | Bottom 26% 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%. | 12% | Bottom 26% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.4%
White Other1.5%
Black African1.5%
Other1.4%
Asian Other1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Mixed Other0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
Asian Indian0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Black Other0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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53.27247, -1.41754 · S41 9LG
School details
Local authorityDerbyshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN112958
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.wgs.derbyshire.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Whittington Green School rated by Ofsted?
Whittington Green School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 February 2023.
Is Whittington Green School a good school?
Whittington Green School scores 27.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 27% 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 Whittington Green School in GCSEs?
Whittington Green School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 40.8. 52% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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