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Sir John Hunt Community Sports College
Lancaster Gardens, Whitleigh, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 4AA, Plymouth
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
36.6 / 100
Bottom 37%
Better than 37% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
767
Capacity
890
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
86%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 94%, this school offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-19. While the GCSE Attainment 8 score of 39.8 places it in the top 80% nationally, the percentage of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths is 44%, indicating room for improvement in core subjects. The school has a low EBacc entry rate of 2%, but nearly 40% of students progress to university, with 10% attending top-third institutions.
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Last inspected: 21 September 2022Quality 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. | 39.8 | Bottom 20% 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%. | 44% | Bottom 6% 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%. | 29% | Bottom 16% 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%. | 2% | Bottom 2% 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%. | 1% | Bottom 2% 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%. | 39% | Below 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%. | 10% | Below avg |
Based on 31 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (16 responses)
★★★★★4.4
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
My child makes good progress
100%
Good range of subjects
100%
My child feels safe
94%
My child is happy
94%
School keeps me informed
94%
I'd recommend this school
94%
School has high expectations
94%
Behaviour is good
88%
School supports development
88%
Progress is communicated
88%
School responds to concerns
81%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.3%
White Other3.7%
Black African1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Mixed Other0.8%
Other0.5%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
White Irish0.3%
Mixed W+B African0.1%
Asian Other0.1%
Asian Indian0.1%
Location
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50.41896, -4.14436 · PL5 4AA
School details
Frequently asked questions
What is Sir John Hunt Community Sports College rated by Ofsted?
Sir John Hunt Community Sports College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 September 2022.
Is Sir John Hunt Community Sports College a good school?
Sir John Hunt Community Sports College scores 36.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 37% 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 Sir John Hunt Community Sports College?
Based on 16 Ofsted Parent View responses, Sir John Hunt Community Sports College receives a satisfaction score of 88% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Sir John Hunt Community Sports College in GCSEs?
Sir John Hunt Community Sports College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.8. 44% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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