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Redbridge Community School
Cuckmere Lane, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 9RJ, Southampton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
18.3 / 100
Bottom 18%
Better than 18% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,120
Capacity
1,112
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE attainment, where it ranks in the top 2% nationally for Attainment 8 scores. However, the percentage of students achieving a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths is 44%, which is below the national average. While the school has strengths in academic outcomes, parents should consider its relatively low LocaleIQ score, indicating it performs better than only 18% of schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 12 July 2023Quality 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. | 32.2 | Bottom 2% 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%. | 25% | Bottom 9% 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%. | 23% | Bottom 29% 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%. | 13% | Bottom 29% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British82.5%
White Other6.4%
Black African2.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.7%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Asian Other1.3%
Mixed Other1.1%
Gypsy/Roma0.7%
Asian Indian0.4%
Other0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Mixed W+Asian0.2%
Black Other0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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50.92260, -1.46663 · SO16 9RJ
School details
Local authoritySouthampton
RegionSouth East
URN116453
School typeFoundation school
Frequently asked questions
What is Redbridge Community School rated by Ofsted?
Redbridge Community School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 July 2023.
Is Redbridge Community School a good school?
Redbridge Community School scores 18.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 18% 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 Redbridge Community School in GCSEs?
Redbridge Community School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 32.2. 44% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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