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Wigmore School
Ford Street, Wigmore, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 9UW, Herefordshire, County of
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
55.3 / 100
Top 45%
Better than 55% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
463
Capacity
450
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
103%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE attainment where it ranks in the top 36% nationally. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths stands at 67%, indicating a strong foundational level of education. However, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 17%, which may be a consideration for parents prioritizing a broad curriculum.
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Last inspected: 13 March 2018Older 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. | 48.4 | Top 36% 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%. | 40% | Bottom 40% 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%. | 17% | Bottom 30% 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%. | 14% | Bottom 30% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.3%
White Other2.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Mixed Other0.9%
Other0.4%
Asian Other0.2%
Black Other0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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52.31488, -2.85744 · HR6 9UW
School details
Local authorityHerefordshire, County of
RegionWest Midlands
URN136405
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.wigmoreschool.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Wigmore School rated by Ofsted?
Wigmore School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 March 2018.
Is Wigmore School a good school?
Wigmore School scores 55.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 45% 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 Wigmore School in GCSEs?
Wigmore School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.4. 67% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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