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Chosen Hill School
Brookfield Road, Churchdown, 26 Shepherds Way, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL3 2PL, Gloucestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
69.4 / 100
Top 31%
Better than 69% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,292
Capacity
1,490
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
87%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong parent satisfaction at 92%, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 48.6, placing it in the top 36% nationally. While 71% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 23%, which may be a consideration for parents focused on a broad curriculum.
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Last inspected: 3 December 2024Quality 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. | 48.6 | Top 36% 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%. | 71% | Top 37% 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%. | 53% | Top 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%. | 23% | Bottom 34% 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 34% 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%. | 67% | 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%. | 4% | Below avg |
Based on 106 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (177 responses)
★★★★4.1
My child feels safe
97%
Good range of subjects
97%
My child is happy
93%
Good range of extra-curricular
92%
I'd recommend this school
92%
School has high expectations
92%
My child makes good progress
91%
Progress is communicated
91%
Behaviour is good
88%
School supports development
82%
School keeps me informed
79%
School responds to concerns
53%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British78.3%
White Other5.9%
Mixed Other3.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.3%
Asian Indian1.9%
Black African1.7%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Black Caribbean0.8%
Asian Other0.6%
Other0.5%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Black Other0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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51.87980, -2.16074 · GL3 2PL
School details
Local authorityGloucestershire
RegionSouth West
URN136623
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Chosen Hill School rated by Ofsted?
Chosen Hill School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 December 2024.
Is Chosen Hill School a good school?
Chosen Hill School scores 69.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 31% 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 Chosen Hill School?
Based on 177 Ofsted Parent View responses, Chosen Hill School receives a satisfaction score of 82% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Chosen Hill School in GCSEs?
Chosen Hill School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.6. 71% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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