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Upper Wharfedale School
Wharfeside Avenue, Threshfield, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 5BS, North Yorkshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
88.5 / 100
Top 12%
Better than 89% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
363
Capacity
350
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
104%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 92%, this secondary school offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-16. The school’s GCSE results show that 81% of pupils achieve grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, with a notable Attainment 8 score of 48.3, placing it in the top 37% of schools nationally. However, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 14%, which may be a consideration for parents looking for a more academically rigorous curriculum.
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Last inspected: 5 June 2019Exempt 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. | 48.3 | Top 37% 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%. | 81% | Top 15% 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%. | 61% | Top 17% 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%. | 14% | Bottom 22% 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 22% UK |
Parent View (87 responses)
★★★★★4.3
Good range of extra-curricular
98%
Good range of subjects
97%
My child makes good progress
94%
Behaviour is good
94%
My child feels safe
93%
My child is happy
93%
I'd recommend this school
92%
School has high expectations
92%
School keeps me informed
90%
School supports development
90%
Progress is communicated
89%
School responds to concerns
69%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.0%
Asian Pakistani2.8%
Mixed Other1.9%
White Other1.9%
Other1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Asian Other0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Asian Indian0.6%
White Irish0.3%
Black African0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Location
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54.07141, -2.01188 · BD23 5BS
School details
Local authorityNorth Yorkshire
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN121690
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.uws.n-yorks.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Upper Wharfedale School rated by Ofsted?
Upper Wharfedale School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 June 2019.
Is Upper Wharfedale School a good school?
Upper Wharfedale School scores 88.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 12% 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 Upper Wharfedale School?
Based on 87 Ofsted Parent View responses, Upper Wharfedale School receives a satisfaction score of 86% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Upper Wharfedale School in GCSEs?
Upper Wharfedale School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.3. 81% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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