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Falconer School
Falconer Road, Bushey, Hertfordshire, WD23 3AT, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
2.3 / 100
Bottom 2%
Better than 2% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
66
Capacity
97
Ages
11–16
Gender
Boys
Occupancy
68%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates a commitment to quality education, although it faces challenges with low GCSE attainment, as evidenced by an Attainment 8 score of 2.3 and no students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. Parent satisfaction is relatively low, with only 8% recommending the school, which may be a concern for prospective families. Limited published data suggests that further improvements are needed to bolster academic outcomes and overall parent engagement.
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Last inspected: 21 June 2016Older 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. | 2.3 | 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 |
Parent View (12 responses)
★★★★★0.9
Good range of subjects
42%
School supports development
25%
School has high expectations
25%
Progress is communicated
25%
Good range of extra-curricular
17%
School keeps me informed
17%
School responds to concerns
17%
Behaviour is good
17%
My child feels safe
8%
My child is happy
8%
My child makes good progress
8%
I'd recommend this school
8%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British72.7%
Mixed W+B African6.1%
Mixed Other6.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.5%
White Other4.5%
Gypsy/Roma1.5%
White Irish1.5%
Asian Pakistani1.5%
Location
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51.64692, -0.36825 · WD23 3AT
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN117686
School typeCommunity special school
Websitewww.falconer.herts.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Falconer School rated by Ofsted?
Falconer School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 June 2016.
Is Falconer School a good school?
Falconer School scores 2.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 2% 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 Falconer School?
Based on 12 Ofsted Parent View responses, Falconer School receives a satisfaction score of 17% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Falconer School in GCSEs?
Falconer School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 2.3. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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