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Grace Academy Darlaston
Herberts Park Road, Darlaston, Wednesbury, West Midlands, WS10 8QJ, Walsall
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
28.9 / 100
Bottom 29%
Better than 29% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,068
Capacity
1,075
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in its GCSE results where the Attainment 8 score is above the national average, placing it in the top 74% of schools. While 54% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, the percentage of students progressing to university is 44%, with 11% attending top-third universities. However, the school's LocaleIQ score suggests room for improvement in overall community engagement and resources.
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Last inspected: 26 April 2017Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 41.2 | Bottom 26% 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%. | 54% | Bottom 21% 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%. | 30% | Bottom 17% 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%. | 5% | Bottom 4% 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%. | 3% | Bottom 4% 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%. | 44% | Below 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%. | 11% | Below avg |
Based on 27 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British55.8%
Asian Pakistani7.6%
Asian Indian5.8%
Asian Bangladeshi5.5%
Black African5.4%
White Other4.6%
Asian Other3.4%
Black Caribbean3.0%
Mixed W+Asian2.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.6%
Mixed Other1.4%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Black Other0.6%
Other0.4%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Location
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52.56917, -2.04794 · WS10 8QJ
School details
Local authorityWalsall
RegionWest Midlands
URN135956
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Grace Academy Darlaston rated by Ofsted?
Grace Academy Darlaston was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 April 2017.
Is Grace Academy Darlaston a good school?
Grace Academy Darlaston scores 28.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 29% 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 Grace Academy Darlaston in GCSEs?
Grace Academy Darlaston achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.2. 54% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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