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Garston Manor School
Horseshoe Lane, Garston, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 7HR, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
30.5 / 100
Bottom 31%
Better than 31% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
163
Capacity
150
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
109%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this school provides a supportive environment for its 163 pupils. However, the GCSE results indicate challenges, with no students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and a low Attainment 8 score of 0.7. Parents should consider these academic outcomes while evaluating the overall experience and support offered at the school.
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Last inspected: 6 December 2012Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 0.7 | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British58.3%
White Other9.8%
Mixed Other6.1%
Black African4.9%
Asian Pakistani4.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.1%
Asian Indian3.1%
Asian Other1.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Black Other1.2%
White Irish1.2%
Other1.2%
Asian Chinese1.2%
Black Caribbean1.2%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Location
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51.69736, -0.39029 · WD25 7HR
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN117667
School typeCommunity special school
Frequently asked questions
What is Garston Manor School rated by Ofsted?
Garston Manor School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 December 2012.
Is Garston Manor School a good school?
Garston Manor School scores 30.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 31% 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 Garston Manor School in GCSEs?
Garston Manor School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 0.7. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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