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The Polesworth School
Dordon Road, Dordon, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B78 1QT, Warwickshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
70.3 / 100
Top 30%
Better than 70% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,451
Capacity
1,541
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 67% nationally. While 58% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, there is room for improvement, especially in the percentage of students progressing to top-third universities, which stands at 19%. Overall, the school offers a supportive environment with a commendable rate of 71% of students advancing to university.
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Last inspected: 2 February 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 42.7 | Bottom 33% 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%. | 58% | Bottom 30% 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%. | 35% | Bottom 29% 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%. | 37% | Top 48% 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%. | 23% | Top 48% 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%. | 19% | Average |
Based on 147 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.0%
White Other2.9%
Mixed Other1.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
Asian Indian0.5%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Black African0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Asian Other0.2%
Black Other0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Other0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Location
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52.61054, -1.62051 · B78 1QT
School details
Local authorityWarwickshire
RegionWest Midlands
URN136459
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.thepolesworthschool.com
Frequently asked questions
What is The Polesworth School rated by Ofsted?
The Polesworth School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 2 February 2023.
Is The Polesworth School a good school?
The Polesworth School scores 70.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 30% 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 The Polesworth School in GCSEs?
The Polesworth School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.7. 58% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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