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Windlehurst School
Windlehurst Road, Hawk Green, Marple, Stockport, Cheshire, SK6 7HZ, Stockport
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
30.9 / 100
Bottom 31%
Better than 31% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
54
Capacity
65
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
83%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted in 2022, this school demonstrates a positive learning environment, although it faces challenges in GCSE performance, with no students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. The school's Attainment 8 score of 6.9 indicates a strong level of academic achievement relative to other institutions, placing it above 31% of schools. However, parents may want to consider the limited data on progress and EBacc entry when evaluating options.
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Last inspected: 1 March 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. | 6.9 | 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 |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.7%
Mixed W+B African1.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.9%
Black Other1.9%
Mixed Other1.9%
Black African1.9%
Location
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53.37938, -2.06331 · SK6 7HZ
School details
Local authorityStockport
RegionNorth West
URN131889
School typeCommunity special school
Frequently asked questions
What is Windlehurst School rated by Ofsted?
Windlehurst School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 March 2022.
Is Windlehurst School a good school?
Windlehurst School scores 30.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 31% 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 Windlehurst School in GCSEs?
Windlehurst School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 6.9. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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