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Alder Grange School
Calder Road, Rawtenstall, Rossendale, Lancashire, BB4 8HW, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
19.6 / 100
Bottom 20%
Better than 20% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
902
Capacity
902
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE attainment, ranking in the top 90% nationally. While 50% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, only 25% reach grade 5 or above, indicating room for improvement in higher-level outcomes. Additionally, 54% of pupils progress to university, though only a small percentage gain entry to top-third institutions, highlighting a potential area for growth in post-secondary pathways.
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Last inspected: 14 March 2017Older 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. | 37.0 | Bottom 10% 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%. | 50% | Bottom 13% 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%. | 25% | Bottom 10% 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%. | 8% | Bottom 4% 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%. | 2% | Bottom 4% 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%. | 54% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 2% | Below avg |
Based on 46 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British82.9%
Asian Bangladeshi5.7%
Asian Pakistani2.9%
Mixed Other1.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
White Other1.1%
Asian Other1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Black African0.3%
Asian Indian0.2%
Other0.2%
traveller_irish0.2%
Mixed W+B African0.1%
Black Other0.1%
Location
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53.70843, -2.28318 · BB4 8HW
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119722
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.aldergrange.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Alder Grange School rated by Ofsted?
Alder Grange School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 March 2017.
Is Alder Grange School a good school?
Alder Grange School scores 19.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 20% 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 Alder Grange School in GCSEs?
Alder Grange School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 37.0. 50% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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