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Shirebrook Academy
Common Lane, Shirebrook, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG20 8QF, Derbyshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
6.9 / 100
Bottom 7%
Better than 7% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
812
Capacity
850
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates a solid commitment to education, although its GCSE Attainment 8 score of 39.5 is below the national average. While 52% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, only 28% of parents express satisfaction, indicating potential areas for improvement in community engagement and support. The school is in the top 82% for GCSE Attainment compared to other UK schools, reflecting some strengths in academic performance.
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Last inspected: 29 April 2025Quality 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. | 39.5 | Bottom 19% 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%. | 52% | Bottom 16% 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%. | 31% | Bottom 20% 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%. | 39% | Bottom 43% 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%. | 19% | Bottom 43% UK |
Parent View (40 responses)
★★★★★2.0
Good range of extra-curricular
65%
Good range of subjects
63%
School has high expectations
53%
My child feels safe
48%
My child makes good progress
40%
My child is happy
38%
School responds to concerns
38%
Behaviour is good
38%
Progress is communicated
38%
School supports development
30%
I'd recommend this school
28%
School keeps me informed
23%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British80.8%
White Other8.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Mixed Other0.9%
Black African0.7%
Other0.6%
Black Other0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Mixed W+Asian0.2%
Asian Other0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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53.20988, -1.22812 · NG20 8QF
School details
Local authorityDerbyshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN136127
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.shirebrookacademy.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Shirebrook Academy rated by Ofsted?
Shirebrook Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 29 April 2025.
Is Shirebrook Academy a good school?
Shirebrook Academy scores 6.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 7% 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 Shirebrook Academy?
Based on 40 Ofsted Parent View responses, Shirebrook Academy receives a satisfaction score of 41% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Shirebrook Academy in GCSEs?
Shirebrook Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.5. 52% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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