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Wadham School
Yeovil Road, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 7NT, Somerset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
13.8 / 100
Bottom 14%
Better than 14% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
769
Capacity
788
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 42.3, the school performs above the national average, particularly in comparison to other schools in the area. However, it has been rated as "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted, indicating areas that need development. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 66% expressing happiness with their children's education, and a significant percentage of students progress to university, though only 8% reach top-third institutions.
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Last inspected: 21 January 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 42.3 | Bottom 31% 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%. | 64% | Bottom 45% 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%. | 38% | Bottom 33% 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%. | 19% | Bottom 34% 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%. | 15% | Bottom 34% 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%. | 62% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 8% | Below avg |
Based on 13 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (202 responses)
★★★★★3.4
School keeps me informed
92%
Good range of extra-curricular
89%
Good range of subjects
79%
My child feels safe
76%
Progress is communicated
74%
My child makes good progress
71%
My child is happy
69%
School has high expectations
68%
Behaviour is good
66%
I'd recommend this school
66%
School supports development
59%
School responds to concerns
50%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.7%
White Other2.6%
Other1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Mixed Other0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Asian Other0.3%
Black African0.3%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Indian0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Location
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50.88839, -2.78525 · TA18 7NT
School details
Local authoritySomerset
RegionSouth West
URN123893
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Websitewww.wadhamschool.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Wadham School rated by Ofsted?
Wadham School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 January 2025.
Is Wadham School a good school?
Wadham School scores 13.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 14% 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 Wadham School?
Based on 202 Ofsted Parent View responses, Wadham School receives a satisfaction score of 68% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Wadham School in GCSEs?
Wadham School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.3. 64% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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