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Aylestone School
Broadlands House, Broadlands Lane, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 1HY, Herefordshire, County of
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
8.8 / 100
Bottom 9%
Better than 9% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
449
Capacity
450
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 36.3, the school ranks in the top 92% nationally, indicating a solid performance in comparison to other institutions. However, only 48% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and the recent Ofsted report classified it as "Requires Improvement," suggesting that there are areas needing attention. Parent satisfaction and community engagement could be areas to explore further, given the limited published data on other strengths.
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Last inspected: 9 July 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 36.3 | Bottom 8% 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%. | 48% | Bottom 11% 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%. | 29% | Bottom 15% 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%. | 14% | Bottom 12% 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%. | 7% | Bottom 12% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British80.2%
White Other12.7%
Mixed Other2.2%
Asian Indian0.9%
Asian Pakistani0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Black Other0.4%
Other0.4%
Mixed W+Asian0.2%
Black African0.2%
Location
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52.06323, -2.69409 · HR1 1HY
School details
Local authorityHerefordshire, County of
RegionWest Midlands
URN116936
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Aylestone School rated by Ofsted?
Aylestone School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 9 July 2024.
Is Aylestone School a good school?
Aylestone School scores 8.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 9% 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 Aylestone School in GCSEs?
Aylestone School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 36.3. 48% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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