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Southall School
Off Rowan Avenue, Dawley, Telford, Shropshire, TF4 3PX, Telford and Wrekin
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
33.4 / 100
Bottom 33%
Better than 33% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
209
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and 81% parent satisfaction, this school offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-16. While the GCSE Attainment 8 score is at 5.0, it's important to note that only 2% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, indicating challenges in core subjects. Overall, it may be a suitable choice for parents prioritizing a positive community, but academic performance should be carefully considered.
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Last inspected: 9 July 2019Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 5.0 | 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%. | 2% | 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 |
Parent View (21 responses)
★★★★★3.6
My child feels safe
91%
My child is happy
91%
School supports development
86%
My child makes good progress
81%
Good range of subjects
81%
Behaviour is good
81%
I'd recommend this school
81%
School has high expectations
76%
School keeps me informed
71%
Progress is communicated
71%
Good range of extra-curricular
62%
School responds to concerns
48%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British78.9%
Asian Pakistani5.7%
Black African2.9%
White Other2.4%
Mixed W+B African1.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.4%
Asian Other1.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Black Other1.0%
Asian Bangladeshi1.0%
Mixed Other0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Location
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52.65656, -2.45920 · TF4 3PX
School details
Local authorityTelford and Wrekin
RegionWest Midlands
URN123631
School typeCommunity special school
Frequently asked questions
What is Southall School rated by Ofsted?
Southall School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 9 July 2019.
Is Southall School a good school?
Southall School scores 33.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 33% 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 Southall School?
Based on 21 Ofsted Parent View responses, Southall School receives a satisfaction score of 72% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Southall School in GCSEs?
Southall School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 5.0. 2% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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