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Athena School
South Park, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN5 8EL, Lincolnshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
57.0 / 100
Top 43%
Better than 57% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
118
Capacity
115
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
103%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a solid Attainment 8 score of 6.0, this school demonstrates a commitment to academic achievement. However, it's important to note that there are currently no students achieving a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, which may raise concerns for some parents. On a positive note, 85% of parents recommend the school, indicating a strong level of satisfaction within the community.
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Last inspected: 12 December 2018Older 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. | 6.0 | 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%. | 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 |
Parent View (20 responses)
★★★★★3.7
My child feels safe
85%
My child is happy
85%
Good range of subjects
85%
I'd recommend this school
85%
School supports development
85%
Progress is communicated
85%
School keeps me informed
80%
School responds to concerns
80%
My child makes good progress
80%
Behaviour is good
80%
School has high expectations
75%
Good range of extra-curricular
35%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British95.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.7%
White Other0.8%
Location
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53.21779, -0.53824 · LN5 8EL
School details
Local authorityLincolnshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN131277
School typeCommunity special school
Websitewww.athenaschool.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Athena School rated by Ofsted?
Athena School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 December 2018.
Is Athena School a good school?
Athena School scores 57.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 43% 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 Athena School?
Based on 20 Ofsted Parent View responses, Athena School receives a satisfaction score of 73% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Athena School in GCSEs?
Athena School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 6.0. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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