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Paget High School
Burton Road, Branston, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE14 3DR, Staffordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
20.6 / 100
Bottom 21%
Better than 21% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
661
Capacity
1,034
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
64%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a commendable GCSE Attainment 8 score of 38.5, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly as it ranks in the top 86% nationally for GCSE results. However, only 47% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and the percentage progressing to top-third universities is relatively low at 9%. Overall, it offers a supportive environment with a focus on preparing students for further education, though parents may want to consider the areas needing improvement.
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Last inspected: 4 October 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal 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. | 38.5 | Bottom 15% 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%. | 47% | Bottom 9% 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%. | 32% | Bottom 21% 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%. | 4% | Bottom 3% 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%. | 2% | Bottom 3% 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%. | 9% | Below avg |
Based on 79 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani40.5%
White British22.7%
White Other11.5%
Asian Other7.1%
Black African5.3%
Mixed Other3.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.5%
Other1.5%
Asian Bangladeshi1.4%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Black Other0.9%
Asian Indian0.8%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Location
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52.78661, -1.65762 · DE14 3DR
School details
Local authorityStaffordshire
RegionWest Midlands
URN124392
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.paget.staffs.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Paget High School rated by Ofsted?
Paget High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 October 2022.
Is Paget High School a good school?
Paget High School scores 20.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 21% 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 Paget High School in GCSEs?
Paget High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 38.5. 47% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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