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Earl Mortimer College
South Street, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 8JJ, Herefordshire, County of
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
23.6 / 100
Bottom 24%
Better than 24% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
522
Capacity
800
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
65%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, the school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score that ranks in the top 88% nationally. While 58% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, the percentage progressing to university is notably low at 0%. Overall, it offers a supportive environment but may have room for improvement in preparing students for higher education pathways.
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Last inspected: 11 January 2023Quality 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. | 37.5 | Bottom 12% 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%. | 58% | Bottom 30% 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%. | 31% | Bottom 19% 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%. | 27% | 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 |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 0% | Below avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 0% | Below avg |
Based on 13 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British81.6%
White Other10.5%
Asian Indian1.7%
Other1.1%
Black African1.1%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Mixed Other0.8%
White Irish0.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Asian Other0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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52.22245, -2.73808 · HR6 8JJ
School details
Local authorityHerefordshire, County of
RegionWest Midlands
URN116941
School typeCommunity school
Websiteearlmortimer.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Earl Mortimer College rated by Ofsted?
Earl Mortimer College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 January 2023.
Is Earl Mortimer College a good school?
Earl Mortimer College scores 23.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 24% 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 Earl Mortimer College in GCSEs?
Earl Mortimer College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 37.5. 58% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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