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Corfe Hills School
Higher Blandford Road, Broadstone, Dorset, BH18 9BG, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
54.8 / 100
Top 45%
Better than 55% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
931
Capacity
1,716
Ages
13–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
54%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with 73% of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. The school’s GCSE Attainment 8 score of 46.7 places it in the top 45% nationally, and half of the students progress to university, with a notable 14% attending top-third institutions. However, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 22%, which may be a consideration for parents focused on a broader curriculum.
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Last inspected: 14 September 2021Older 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. | 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%. | 73% | Top 31% 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%. | 46% | Top 44% 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%. | 22% | Bottom 29% 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%. | 13% | Bottom 29% 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%. | 50% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 14% | Average |
Based on 94 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.0%
White Other4.3%
Mixed W+Asian2.4%
Mixed Other1.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Black African0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Asian Other0.4%
Asian Indian0.3%
Other0.3%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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50.76963, -2.00600 · BH18 9BG
School details
Local authorityBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
RegionSouth West
URN136574
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.corfehills.net/
Frequently asked questions
What is Corfe Hills School rated by Ofsted?
Corfe Hills School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 September 2021.
Is Corfe Hills School a good school?
Corfe Hills School scores 54.8/100 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 Corfe Hills School in GCSEs?
Corfe Hills School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.7. 73% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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