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Bedale High School
Fitzalan Road, Bedale, North Yorkshire, DL8 2EQ, North Yorkshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
3.9 / 100
Bottom 4%
Better than 4% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
560
Capacity
700
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
80%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 46.1, the school performs in the top 48% nationally, and 73% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. However, it is currently rated as "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted, indicating areas that may need attention. Parent satisfaction appears low, with only 4% recommending the school, which could be a concern for prospective families.
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Last inspected: 26 June 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 46.1 | Top 48% 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%. | 73% | Top 30% 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%. | 40% | Bottom 39% 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%. | 35% | Top 46% 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%. | 24% | Top 46% UK |
Parent View (26 responses)
★★★★★0.8
Good range of extra-curricular
42%
Good range of subjects
31%
Behaviour is good
31%
School has high expectations
23%
School keeps me informed
15%
Progress is communicated
12%
My child feels safe
8%
School responds to concerns
8%
My child makes good progress
8%
I'd recommend this school
4%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.3%
White Other3.4%
Mixed Other1.3%
Black African0.5%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Asian Other0.2%
Other0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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54.28400, -1.59095 · DL8 2EQ
School details
Local authorityNorth Yorkshire
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN121670
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.bedalehighschool.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Bedale High School rated by Ofsted?
Bedale High School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 June 2024.
Is Bedale High School a good school?
Bedale High School scores 3.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 4% 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 Bedale High School?
Based on 26 Ofsted Parent View responses, Bedale High School receives a satisfaction score of 17% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Bedale High School in GCSEs?
Bedale High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.1. 73% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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