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Lady Manners School
Shutts Lane, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1JA, Derbyshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
75.1 / 100
Top 25%
Better than 75% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,400
Capacity
1,437
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong GCSE performance, this school is an appealing option for families. It boasts a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 52.2, placing it in the top 22% nationally, along with 79% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. Parent satisfaction is notable, with 81% recommending the school, although a limited percentage of students (31%) progress to top-third universities.
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Last inspected: 10 March 2020Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & 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. | 52.2 | Top 22% 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%. | 79% | Top 18% 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%. | 55% | Top 25% 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%. | 70% | Top 20% 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%. | 40% | Top 20% 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%. | 75% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 31% | Top 20% |
Based on 118 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (237 responses)
★★★★★3.9
Good range of extra-curricular
97%
Good range of subjects
90%
My child feels safe
89%
My child is happy
86%
Behaviour is good
84%
School has high expectations
84%
My child makes good progress
82%
I'd recommend this school
81%
School supports development
80%
Progress is communicated
80%
School keeps me informed
72%
School responds to concerns
59%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.6%
White Other4.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Mixed Other0.7%
White Irish0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Other0.2%
Asian Other0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Black African0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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53.20603, -1.68362 · DE45 1JA
School details
Local authorityDerbyshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN112996
School typeFoundation school
Frequently asked questions
What is Lady Manners School rated by Ofsted?
Lady Manners School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 March 2020.
Is Lady Manners School a good school?
Lady Manners School scores 75.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 25% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Lady Manners School?
Based on 237 Ofsted Parent View responses, Lady Manners School receives a satisfaction score of 77% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Lady Manners School in GCSEs?
Lady Manners School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 52.2. 79% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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