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Applemore College
Roman Road, Dibden Purlieu, Southampton, Hampshire, SO45 4RQ, Hampshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
19.7 / 100
Bottom 20%
Better than 20% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
525
Capacity
775
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
68%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates a solid foundation for student learning. Although GCSE Attainment 8 scores are below the national average at 36.7, the school maintains a commendable parent satisfaction rate of 83%. However, the percentage of students achieving a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths stands at 50%, indicating room for improvement in core subjects.
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Last inspected: 1 October 2024Quality 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. | 36.7 | Bottom 10% 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%. | 50% | Bottom 13% 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%. | 32% | Bottom 21% 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%. | 18% | Bottom 25% 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%. | 12% | Bottom 25% UK |
Parent View (107 responses)
★★★★★3.9
Good range of extra-curricular
96%
Good range of subjects
89%
Progress is communicated
87%
My child feels safe
86%
My child makes good progress
83%
I'd recommend this school
83%
School keeps me informed
82%
My child is happy
81%
School has high expectations
80%
School supports development
79%
Behaviour is good
74%
School responds to concerns
58%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.4%
White Other3.0%
Mixed Other2.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Gypsy/Roma0.6%
Black African0.6%
Black Other0.4%
Other0.4%
traveller_irish0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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50.86118, -1.42989 · SO45 4RQ
School details
Local authorityHampshire
RegionSouth East
URN116504
School typeFoundation school
Websitewww.applemore.hants.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Applemore College rated by Ofsted?
Applemore College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 October 2024.
Is Applemore College a good school?
Applemore College scores 19.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 20% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Applemore College?
Based on 107 Ofsted Parent View responses, Applemore College receives a satisfaction score of 78% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Applemore College in GCSEs?
Applemore College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 36.7. 50% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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