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The Corsham School
The Tynings, Corsham, Wiltshire, SN13 9DF, Wiltshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
59.0 / 100
Top 41%
Better than 59% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,360
Capacity
1,536
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
89%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 89%, this secondary school offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-18. It boasts a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 47.5, placing it in the top 41% nationally, although the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 23%. Additionally, 65% of students progress to university, with 19% attending top-third institutions, reflecting solid post-secondary outcomes.
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Last inspected: 11 September 2019Older 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. | 47.5 | Top 41% 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%. | 63% | Bottom 43% 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%. | 23% | Bottom 35% 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%. | 15% | Bottom 35% 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%. | 65% | Above avg |
| 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 86 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (225 responses)
★★★★★4.0
Good range of subjects
99%
Good range of extra-curricular
94%
My child feels safe
92%
My child is happy
90%
I'd recommend this school
89%
Progress is communicated
88%
School keeps me informed
86%
My child makes good progress
85%
Behaviour is good
84%
School has high expectations
83%
School supports development
80%
School responds to concerns
56%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.4%
White Other2.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Mixed Other1.2%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Asian Other1.0%
Other0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Black Other0.4%
Asian Indian0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Black African0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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51.43047, -2.19236 · SN13 9DF
School details
Local authorityWiltshire
RegionSouth West
URN136611
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.corsham.wilts.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Corsham School rated by Ofsted?
The Corsham School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 September 2019.
Is The Corsham School a good school?
The Corsham School scores 59.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 41% 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 The Corsham School?
Based on 225 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Corsham School receives a satisfaction score of 80% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at The Corsham School in GCSEs?
The Corsham School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.5. 63% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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