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Wensleydale School
Richmond Road, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 5HY, North Yorkshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
31.1 / 100
Bottom 31%
Better than 31% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
388
Capacity
440
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
88%
Summary
With a "Good" rating from Ofsted and a GCSE Attainment 8 score placing it in the top 73% of schools nationwide, this secondary institution demonstrates solid academic performance. The percentage of students achieving a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths stands at 57%, while 35% attain grade 5 or above, indicating a reasonable level of achievement. However, the EBacc entry rate is notably low at 11%, which may be a consideration for parents prioritizing a broad curriculum.
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Last inspected: 25 May 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. | 41.5 | Bottom 27% 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%. | 57% | Bottom 27% 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%. | 35% | Bottom 27% 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%. | 11% | Bottom 20% 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%. | 10% | Bottom 20% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British95.6%
White Other1.3%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Asian Other0.3%
Black Other0.3%
Mixed Other0.3%
Black African0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
traveller_irish0.3%
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54.31329, -1.82394 · DL8 5HY
School details
Local authorityNorth Yorkshire
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN121679
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.wensleydaleschool.net
Frequently asked questions
What is Wensleydale School rated by Ofsted?
Wensleydale School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 May 2022.
Is Wensleydale School a good school?
Wensleydale School scores 31.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 31% 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 Wensleydale School in GCSEs?
Wensleydale School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.5. 57% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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