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John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy
Ledbury Road, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 7ET, Herefordshire, County of
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
57.5 / 100
Top 43%
Better than 58% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,292
Capacity
1,460
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
88%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 40% nationally. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths stands at 68%, and 48% reach grade 5 or higher, indicating a strong foundation in core subjects. Additionally, 82% of parents express satisfaction with the school, reflecting a positive community environment, although the EBacc entry rate of 36% may suggest room for improvement in encouraging a broader curriculum.
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Last inspected: 24 September 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. | 47.7 | Top 40% 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%. | 68% | Top 45% 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%. | 48% | Top 39% 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%. | 36% | Top 41% 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%. | 26% | Top 41% 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%. | 68% | Above 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%. | 20% | Average |
Based on 118 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (218 responses)
★★★★★3.8
Good range of extra-curricular
94%
Good range of subjects
93%
My child feels safe
88%
My child is happy
86%
Progress is communicated
86%
My child makes good progress
86%
I'd recommend this school
82%
Behaviour is good
82%
School has high expectations
82%
School supports development
72%
School keeps me informed
62%
School responds to concerns
55%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.3%
White Other6.9%
Mixed Other1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Asian Other0.4%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Indian0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Black Other0.1%
Other0.1%
Location
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51.92399, -2.57813 · HR9 7ET
School details
Local authorityHerefordshire, County of
RegionWest Midlands
URN136399
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.jkhs.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy rated by Ofsted?
John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 September 2024.
Is John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy a good school?
John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy scores 57.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 43% 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 John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy?
Based on 218 Ofsted Parent View responses, John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy receives a satisfaction score of 76% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy in GCSEs?
John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.7. 68% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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