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De La Salle School
Ghyllgrove, Basildon, Essex, SS14 2LA, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
5.9 / 100
Bottom 6%
Better than 6% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
765
Capacity
750
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
102%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with an Attainment 8 score in the top 71% nationally. While 57% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, there is room for improvement, especially in the percentage of students reaching grade 5 or higher, which stands at 40%. The school has a relatively low LocaleIQ score of 5.9, indicating it is better than only 6% of schools in its locality.
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Last inspected: 9 October 2018Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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. | 41.8 | Bottom 29% 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%. | 57% | Bottom 26% 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%. | 40% | Bottom 39% 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%. | 64% | Top 35% 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%. | 29% | Top 35% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British59.9%
White Other12.0%
Black African11.2%
Asian Other3.1%
Mixed Other2.9%
Black Other1.8%
Mixed W+B African1.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.6%
Asian Indian1.0%
Other0.9%
Black Caribbean0.7%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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51.57958, 0.46628 · SS14 2LA
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN115237
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.dlsbasildon.org
Frequently asked questions
What is De La Salle School rated by Ofsted?
De La Salle School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 9 October 2018.
Is De La Salle School a good school?
De La Salle School scores 5.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 6% 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 De La Salle School in GCSEs?
De La Salle School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.8. 57% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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