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Risedale School
Hipswell, Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire, DL9 4BD, North Yorkshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
0.7 / 100
Bottom 1%
Better than 1% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
543
Capacity
925
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
59%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 29.8, this school is in the top 1% nationally, although it has a low percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths at just 23%. Parent satisfaction appears to be a concern, with only 41% recommending the school, and Ofsted has rated it as requiring improvement. Limited published data suggests a need for further development in academic performance and parent engagement.
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Last inspected: 3 December 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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. | 29.8 | Bottom 1% 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%. | 23% | Bottom 0% 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%. | 5% | Bottom 0% 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%. | 30% | Bottom 5% 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%. | 4% | Bottom 5% UK |
Parent View (32 responses)
★★★★★2.6
Good range of subjects
78%
Good range of extra-curricular
75%
My child feels safe
66%
School keeps me informed
59%
School has high expectations
56%
Progress is communicated
56%
My child is happy
53%
My child makes good progress
53%
Behaviour is good
50%
School supports development
44%
I'd recommend this school
41%
School responds to concerns
34%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British83.4%
Asian Other6.4%
Other2.2%
Mixed Other1.8%
Black Other1.5%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Black Caribbean0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
White Other0.6%
Black African0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
Mixed W+Asian0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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54.37828, -1.71494 · DL9 4BD
School details
Local authorityNorth Yorkshire
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN121663
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.risedale.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Risedale School rated by Ofsted?
Risedale School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 December 2024.
Is Risedale School a good school?
Risedale School scores 0.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 1% 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 Risedale School?
Based on 32 Ofsted Parent View responses, Risedale School receives a satisfaction score of 53% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Risedale School in GCSEs?
Risedale School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 29.8. 23% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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