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Boroughbridge High School
Wetherby Road, Boroughbridge, York, North Yorkshire, YO51 9JX, North Yorkshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
12.6 / 100
Bottom 13%
Better than 13% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
438
Capacity
763
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
57%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 43.0, students perform in the top 65% nationally, and 88% progress to university, indicating a solid pathway for further education. However, the school is currently rated as 'Requires Improvement' by Ofsted, which may be a consideration for parents. Additionally, while 57% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, only 39% reach grade 5 or higher, suggesting room for growth in academic performance.
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Last inspected: 4 May 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & 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. | 43.0 | Bottom 35% 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%. | 39% | Bottom 36% 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%. | 37% | Bottom 42% 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%. | 19% | Bottom 42% 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%. | 88% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 38% | Top 20% |
Based on 8 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.4%
White Other3.4%
Mixed Other2.3%
Other0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Black African0.5%
Asian Other0.2%
Black Other0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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54.08872, -1.39547 · YO51 9JX
School details
Local authorityNorth Yorkshire
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN121699
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.boroughbridgehigh.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Boroughbridge High School rated by Ofsted?
Boroughbridge High School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 May 2023.
Is Boroughbridge High School a good school?
Boroughbridge High School scores 12.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 13% 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 Boroughbridge High School in GCSEs?
Boroughbridge High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.0. 57% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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