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Fearnhill School
Icknield Way West, Letchworth, Hertfordshire, SG6 4BA, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
24.0 / 100
Bottom 24%
Better than 24% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
601
Capacity
1,055
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
57%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 75% of students progressing to university. While the GCSE Attainment 8 score of 38.9 is above the national average, only 53% achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, indicating room for improvement in foundational subjects. Additionally, 39% of students enter the EBacc, reflecting a commitment to a broad curriculum.
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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. | 38.9 | Bottom 16% 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%. | 53% | Bottom 20% 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%. | 27% | Bottom 11% 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%. | 39% | Bottom 48% 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%. | 21% | Bottom 48% 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%. | 75% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 29% | Above avg |
Based on 24 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British74.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.0%
Mixed Other3.5%
White Other3.5%
Black African3.0%
Asian Indian2.5%
Other1.8%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Black Caribbean1.2%
Asian Other1.0%
White Irish1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Location
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51.97636, -0.24746 · SG6 4BA
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN117504
School typeFoundation school
Websitewww.fearnhill.herts.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Fearnhill School rated by Ofsted?
Fearnhill School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 September 2022.
Is Fearnhill School a good school?
Fearnhill School scores 24.0/100 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 Fearnhill School in GCSEs?
Fearnhill School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 38.9. 53% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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