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Hodgson Academy
Moorland Road, Poulton-Le-Fylde, Lancashire, FY6 7EU, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
71.0 / 100
Top 29%
Better than 71% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,120
Capacity
1,125
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong GCSE results, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with an Attainment 8 score in the top 32% nationally. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths stands at 76%, while 50% reach grade 5 or above, indicating a robust foundation in core subjects. Additionally, an impressive 84% of students enter the EBacc, reflecting a commitment to a well-rounded education.
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Last inspected: 30 November 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & 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. | 49.5 | Top 32% 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%. | 76% | Top 23% 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%. | 50% | Top 36% 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%. | 84% | Top 20% 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%. | 40% | Top 20% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.0%
White Other1.7%
Mixed Other1.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Asian Chinese0.8%
Asian Other0.6%
Asian Indian0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Other0.4%
Black African0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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53.84779, -2.98123 · FY6 7EU
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN136717
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.hodgson.lancs.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Hodgson Academy rated by Ofsted?
Hodgson Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 30 November 2022.
Is Hodgson Academy a good school?
Hodgson Academy scores 71.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 29% 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 Hodgson Academy in GCSEs?
Hodgson Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49.5. 76% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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