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Winchelsea School
Guernsey Road, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4LL, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
35.4 / 100
Bottom 35%
Better than 35% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
235
Capacity
250
Ages
4–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted in June 2022, this school demonstrates a commitment to quality education. However, it's important to note that GCSE outcomes are concerning, with no students achieving a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, and a low Attainment 8 score. Parents may want to consider these academic results alongside the school's supportive environment and overall performance relative to other institutions in the area.
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Last inspected: 7 June 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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. | 0.1 | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British81.7%
White Other6.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.1%
Asian Indian2.1%
Mixed W+B African1.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Asian Bangladeshi1.3%
Asian Other0.9%
Other0.9%
Mixed Other0.4%
Black African0.4%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Location
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50.74794, -1.93215 · BH12 4LL
School details
Local authorityBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
RegionSouth West
URN113955
School typeCommunity special school
Websitewww.winchelseaschool.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Winchelsea School rated by Ofsted?
Winchelsea School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 June 2022.
Is Winchelsea School a good school?
Winchelsea School scores 35.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 35% 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 Winchelsea School in GCSEs?
Winchelsea School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 0.1. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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