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Cleaswell Hill School
School Avenue, Guide Post, Choppington, Northumberland, NE62 5DJ, Northumberland
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
62.6 / 100
Top 37%
Better than 63% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
251
Capacity
261
Ages
2–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this school excels in parent satisfaction, with 100% of respondents expressing happiness with their experience. However, academic performance metrics indicate challenges, as the GCSE attainment is below average, with no students achieving a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. Families seeking a supportive environment may find this school appealing despite the academic hurdles.
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Last inspected: 2 March 2017Exempt 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. | 2.5 | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 0% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | No UK data |
Parent View (15 responses)
★★★★★4.7
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
School keeps me informed
100%
My child makes good progress
100%
Good range of subjects
100%
Behaviour is good
100%
I'd recommend this school
100%
School supports development
100%
Progress is communicated
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
93%
School has high expectations
73%
School responds to concerns
60%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.6%
Asian Other0.8%
White Other0.8%
Black African0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
Mixed Other0.4%
Location
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55.16223, -1.59761 · NE62 5DJ
School details
Local authorityNorthumberland
RegionNorth East
URN122382
School typeCommunity special school
Frequently asked questions
What is Cleaswell Hill School rated by Ofsted?
Cleaswell Hill School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 2 March 2017.
Is Cleaswell Hill School a good school?
Cleaswell Hill School scores 62.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 37% 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 Cleaswell Hill School?
Based on 15 Ofsted Parent View responses, Cleaswell Hill School receives a satisfaction score of 94% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Cleaswell Hill School in GCSEs?
Cleaswell Hill School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 2.5. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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