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Wargrave House School
449 Wargrave Road, Newton-le-Willows, Merseyside, WA12 8RS, St. Helens
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
50.5 / 100
Top 50%
Better than 51% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
76
Capacity
90
Ages
4–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
84%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this school demonstrates a commitment to quality education. However, it faces challenges in academic performance, as evidenced by a low Attainment 8 score and no students achieving a grade 4 or above in English and Maths. Parents may appreciate the smaller class sizes, which can foster individual attention, but should consider the overall academic outcomes when making their decision.
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Last inspected: 4 May 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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. | 1.4 | 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 British86.8%
White Other3.9%
Mixed Other2.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Black Other1.3%
White Irish1.3%
Asian Indian1.3%
Other1.3%
Location
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53.44397, -2.62768 · WA12 8RS
School details
Local authoritySt. Helens
RegionNorth West
URN134888
School typeNon-maintained special school
Websitewww.wargravehouse.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Wargrave House School rated by Ofsted?
Wargrave House School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 May 2022.
Is Wargrave House School a good school?
Wargrave House School scores 50.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 50% 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 Wargrave House School in GCSEs?
Wargrave House School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 1.4. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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