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The Long Eaton School
Thoresby Road, Long Eaton, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG10 3NP, Derbyshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
6.1 / 100
Bottom 6%
Better than 6% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
1,088
Capacity
1,237
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
88%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 42.1, the school performs in the top 70% nationally, although only 58% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths. The recent Ofsted report indicates that the school requires improvement, which may raise concerns for some parents. However, 60% of students progress to university, with a notable 12% attending top-third institutions, suggesting potential for academic growth despite current challenges.
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Last inspected: 28 February 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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. | 42.1 | Bottom 30% 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%. | 58% | Bottom 30% 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%. | 36% | Bottom 31% 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%. | 9% | Bottom 7% 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%. | 5% | Bottom 7% 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%. | 60% | 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%. | 12% | Average |
Based on 67 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British83.4%
White Other3.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.4%
Mixed W+B African1.5%
Mixed Other1.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Asian Indian1.0%
Asian Other0.8%
Black Other0.8%
Other0.6%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Black African0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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52.89221, -1.28657 · NG10 3NP
School details
Local authorityDerbyshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN136716
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is The Long Eaton School rated by Ofsted?
The Long Eaton School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 February 2024.
Is The Long Eaton School a good school?
The Long Eaton School scores 6.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 6% 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 The Long Eaton School in GCSEs?
The Long Eaton School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.1. 58% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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