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Audenshaw School
Hazel Street, Audenshaw, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M34 5NB, Tameside
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
48.0 / 100
Bottom 48%
Better than 48% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,116
Capacity
1,140
Ages
11–16
Gender
Boys
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, the school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 45.5, placing it in the top 52% of schools nationally. Parent satisfaction appears strong, as indicated by a LocaleIQ score better than 48% of schools. However, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 18%, which may be a consideration for families prioritizing a more traditional academic pathway.
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Last inspected: 13 March 2023Quality 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. | 45.5 | Bottom 48% 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%. | 67% | Top 46% 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%. | 50% | Top 36% 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%. | 18% | Bottom 23% 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%. | 11% | Bottom 23% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British61.3%
Asian Pakistani14.8%
Mixed Other7.9%
Black African3.0%
Asian Bangladeshi2.7%
White Other1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Asian Other1.3%
Asian Indian1.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Other0.9%
Black Other0.8%
Asian Chinese0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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53.46668, -2.11911 · M34 5NB
School details
Local authorityTameside
RegionNorth West
URN136273
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.audenshawschool.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Audenshaw School rated by Ofsted?
Audenshaw School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 March 2023.
Is Audenshaw School a good school?
Audenshaw School scores 48.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 48% 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 Audenshaw School in GCSEs?
Audenshaw School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.5. 67% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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