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Adcote School for Girls
Little Ness, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 2JY, Shropshire
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Pupils
197
Capacity
278
Ages
4–18
Gender
Girls
Occupancy
71%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 51.7 and 67% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths, the school demonstrates a solid academic foundation. However, only 5% of students entered for the EBacc indicates limited participation in this rigorous curriculum. Overall, parents may appreciate the school's nurturing environment, given its focus on girls' education, though they might want to consider the relatively low EBacc entry rate when evaluating academic rigor.
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| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 51.7 | 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%. | 67% | 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%. | 38% | 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%. | 5% | 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%. | 5% | No UK data |
Location
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52.76898, -2.86336 · SY4 2JY
School details
Local authorityShropshire
RegionWest Midlands
URN123602
School typeOther independent school
Websitewww.adcoteschool.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Adcote School for Girls rated by Ofsted?
Adcote School for Girls has not been recently inspected under the current Ofsted framework. Sub-domain ratings from its most recent inspection are shown on this page.
Is Adcote School for Girls a good school?
Adcote School for Girls scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% 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 Adcote School for Girls in GCSEs?
Adcote School for Girls achieved an Attainment 8 score of 51.7. 67% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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