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The Bewdley School
Stourport Road, Bewdley, Worcestershire, DY12 1BL, Worcestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
34.5 / 100
Bottom 35%
Better than 35% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
964
Capacity
958
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 66% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. The school’s GCSE Attainment 8 score of 42.6 places it in the top 68% nationally, and 75% of students progress to university, although only 15% attend top-third institutions. Parent satisfaction is relatively high, with 78% recommending the school, indicating a supportive community environment.
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Last inspected: 15 October 2024Quality 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. | 42.6 | Bottom 32% 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%. | 66% | Bottom 50% 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%. | 41% | Bottom 42% 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%. | 34% | Bottom 45% 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%. | 20% | Bottom 45% 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%. | 75% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 15% | Average |
Based on 59 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (112 responses)
★★★★★3.5
Good range of subjects
90%
Good range of extra-curricular
89%
My child feels safe
88%
My child makes good progress
79%
My child is happy
78%
I'd recommend this school
78%
School has high expectations
72%
Progress is communicated
68%
School keeps me informed
65%
School supports development
65%
Behaviour is good
63%
School responds to concerns
50%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.0%
White Other2.3%
Mixed Other1.3%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
White Irish0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Asian Indian0.3%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Mixed W+B African0.1%
Asian Other0.1%
Black Other0.1%
Black African0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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52.37184, -2.30569 · DY12 1BL
School details
Local authorityWorcestershire
RegionWest Midlands
URN135035
School typeFoundation school
Websitewww.bewdley.worcs.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Bewdley School rated by Ofsted?
The Bewdley School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 October 2024.
Is The Bewdley School a good school?
The Bewdley School scores 34.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 35% 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 The Bewdley School?
Based on 112 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Bewdley School receives a satisfaction score of 70% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at The Bewdley School in GCSEs?
The Bewdley School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.6. 66% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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