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Springwood High School
Queensway, Gaywood, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 4AW, Norfolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
49.2 / 100
Bottom 49%
Better than 49% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,957
Capacity
1,740
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
112%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE results where it ranks in the top 45% nationally for Attainment 8 scores. The school boasts a commendable 65% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 72% progress to university, with 18% attending top-third institutions. However, the GCSE grade 5+ in English and Maths at 47% suggests room for improvement in securing higher grades.
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Last inspected: 16 July 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. | 46.7 | Top 45% 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%. | 65% | Bottom 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%. | 47% | Top 42% 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%. | 76% | 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%. | 72% | 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%. | 18% | Average |
Based on 233 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British65.4%
White Other14.4%
Asian Indian4.6%
Asian Other3.3%
Mixed Other3.2%
Other2.4%
Black African1.3%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Black Other0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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52.76096, 0.43265 · PE30 4AW
School details
Local authorityNorfolk
RegionEast of England
URN136515
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Springwood High School rated by Ofsted?
Springwood High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 16 July 2013.
Is Springwood High School a good school?
Springwood High School scores 49.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 49% 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 Springwood High School in GCSEs?
Springwood High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.7. 65% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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