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The Market Weighton School
Spring Road, Market Weighton, East Yorkshire, YO43 3JF, East Riding of Yorkshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
37.3 / 100
Bottom 37%
Better than 37% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
626
Capacity
852
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
73%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a GCSE Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 68% nationally, this school demonstrates solid academic performance. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths stands at 63%, while 41% achieve grade 5 or above, indicating a commendable level of proficiency. However, with an EBacc entry rate of only 28%, there may be room for improvement in encouraging students to pursue a broader range of academic subjects.
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Last inspected: 14 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. | 42.6 | Bottom 32% 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%. | 63% | Bottom 43% 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%. | 41% | Bottom 43% 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%. | 28% | Bottom 43% 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%. | 19% | Bottom 43% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.1%
White Other3.8%
Mixed Other1.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Other0.3%
Black African0.3%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Asian Indian0.2%
Location
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53.86735, -0.65597 · YO43 3JF
School details
Local authorityEast Riding of Yorkshire
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN118076
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is The Market Weighton School rated by Ofsted?
The Market Weighton School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 September 2022.
Is The Market Weighton School a good school?
The Market Weighton School scores 37.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 37% 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 The Market Weighton School in GCSEs?
The Market Weighton School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.6. 63% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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