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Woodlands Community College
Minstead Avenue, Harefield, Southampton, Hampshire, SO18 5FW, Southampton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
15.6 / 100
Bottom 16%
Better than 16% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
901
Capacity
900
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, the school demonstrates a solid commitment to education, although its GCSE results show room for improvement, with only 40% of students achieving a grade 4 or above in English and Maths. The school's Attainment 8 score of 35.5 places it in the top 93% nationally, indicating some strengths in student performance. However, the limited EBacc entry rate of 24% may suggest a narrower curriculum focus compared to other schools.
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Last inspected: 13 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. | 35.5 | Bottom 7% 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%. | 40% | Bottom 4% 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%. | 16% | Bottom 1% 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%. | 24% | Bottom 32% 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%. | 14% | Bottom 32% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British72.7%
White Other8.9%
Black African3.9%
Asian Other2.7%
Mixed W+Asian2.2%
Mixed Other2.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.8%
Other1.4%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Asian Indian1.2%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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50.91891, -1.33815 · SO18 5FW
School details
Local authoritySouthampton
RegionSouth East
URN116465
School typeFoundation school
Frequently asked questions
What is Woodlands Community College rated by Ofsted?
Woodlands Community College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 September 2022.
Is Woodlands Community College a good school?
Woodlands Community College scores 15.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 16% 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 Woodlands Community College in GCSEs?
Woodlands Community College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 35.5. 40% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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