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Oldfield School
Kelston Road, Bath, Somerset, BA1 9AB, Bath and North East Somerset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
63.4 / 100
Top 37%
Better than 63% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,275
Capacity
1,096
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
116%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong parent satisfaction at 91%, this secondary school demonstrates a commitment to quality education. The school's GCSE Attainment 8 score of 47.3 places it in the top 42% nationally, and 67% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths. However, while 79% of students progress to university, only 34% reach top-third institutions, indicating room for improvement in supporting higher education aspirations.
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Last inspected: 21 January 2020Older inspection ⓘQuality 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. | 47.3 | Top 42% 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%. | 48% | Top 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%. | 55% | Top 25% 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%. | 36% | Top 25% 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%. | 79% | 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%. | 34% | Top 20% |
Based on 108 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (274 responses)
★★★★4.1
Good range of extra-curricular
97%
Good range of subjects
97%
My child feels safe
92%
My child is happy
92%
I'd recommend this school
91%
Progress is communicated
91%
My child makes good progress
89%
Behaviour is good
88%
School has high expectations
88%
School supports development
86%
School keeps me informed
74%
School responds to concerns
58%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British75.5%
White Other5.8%
Black African2.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.4%
Asian Other2.4%
Asian Indian2.3%
Mixed Other2.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Other0.7%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
Black Caribbean0.4%
White Irish0.3%
Black Other0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Location
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51.39311, -2.40473 · BA1 9AB
School details
Local authorityBath and North East Somerset
RegionSouth West
URN136483
School typeAcademy converter
Websiteoldfieldschool.com/
Frequently asked questions
What is Oldfield School rated by Ofsted?
Oldfield School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 January 2020.
Is Oldfield School a good school?
Oldfield School scores 63.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 37% 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 Oldfield School?
Based on 274 Ofsted Parent View responses, Oldfield School receives a satisfaction score of 82% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Oldfield School in GCSEs?
Oldfield School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.3. 67% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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