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Hardenhuish School
Hardenhuish Lane, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 6RJ, Wiltshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
52.9 / 100
Top 47%
Better than 53% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,559
Capacity
1,678
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with GCSE attainment scores that place it in the top 41% nationally. A commendable 67% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, while 71% progress to university, including 33% to top-third institutions. However, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 26%, indicating that there may be opportunities for greater academic breadth in the curriculum.
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Last inspected: 30 April 2013Older 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. | 47.5 | Top 41% 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 47% 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%. | 42% | Bottom 46% 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%. | 26% | Bottom 47% 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%. | 21% | Bottom 47% 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%. | 71% | 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%. | 33% | Top 20% |
Based on 154 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.2%
White Other4.4%
Mixed Other1.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Asian Indian0.5%
Other0.5%
Black African0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Other0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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51.47081, -2.13180 · SN14 6RJ
School details
Local authorityWiltshire
RegionSouth West
URN136296
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.hardenhuish.wilts.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Hardenhuish School rated by Ofsted?
Hardenhuish School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 30 April 2013.
Is Hardenhuish School a good school?
Hardenhuish School scores 52.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 47% 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 Hardenhuish School in GCSEs?
Hardenhuish School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.5. 67% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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