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St Hugh's Special School
Bushfield Road, Scunthorpe, DN16 1NB, North Lincolnshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
56.4 / 100
Top 44%
Better than 56% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
157
Capacity
138
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
114%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this school is recognized for its high-quality education and support for students aged 11-16. While the GCSE attainment figures show challenges, particularly with English and Maths, the school is better than 56% of other schools in the area according to the LocaleIQ score. Parents can expect a nurturing environment tailored to the needs of students, although academic performance metrics indicate areas for improvement.
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Last inspected: 17 September 2013Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 1.4 | 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 British82.2%
White Other3.8%
Asian Bangladeshi3.2%
Asian Other2.5%
Other2.5%
Asian Indian1.3%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.6%
Mixed Other0.6%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Black African0.6%
Location
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53.57989, -0.64863 · DN16 1NB
School details
Local authorityNorth Lincolnshire
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN118146
School typeCommunity special school
Websitest-hughs.n-lincs.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is St Hugh's Special School rated by Ofsted?
St Hugh's Special School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 September 2013.
Is St Hugh's Special School a good school?
St Hugh's Special School scores 56.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 44% 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 St Hugh's Special School in GCSEs?
St Hugh's Special School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 1.4. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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