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Alderman Knight School
Ashchurch Road, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, GL20 8JJ, Gloucestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
61.6 / 100
Top 38%
Better than 62% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
242
Capacity
220
Ages
7–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
110%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this school offers a strong educational environment for students aged 7-19. While the GCSE Attainment 8 score of 10.3 indicates some success, the percentages for students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths are notably low at 14%, and even lower for grade 5 or above at just 3%. Parents may want to consider these academic outcomes alongside the school's positive reputation.
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Last inspected: 29 January 2019Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 10.3 | 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%. | 14% | 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%. | 3% | 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 |
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 0% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | No UK data |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.8%
Mixed Other2.9%
White Other2.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
traveller_irish0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
Asian Other0.4%
Black Other0.4%
Asian Indian0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Location
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51.99632, -2.12748 · GL20 8JJ
School details
Local authorityGloucestershire
RegionSouth West
URN115825
School typeCommunity special school
Frequently asked questions
What is Alderman Knight School rated by Ofsted?
Alderman Knight School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 29 January 2019.
Is Alderman Knight School a good school?
Alderman Knight School scores 61.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 38% 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 Alderman Knight School in GCSEs?
Alderman Knight School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 10.3. 14% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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