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Welling School
Elsa Road, Welling, Kent, DA16 1LB, Bexley
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
10.8 / 100
Bottom 11%
Better than 11% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
1,087
Capacity
1,850
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
59%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 34.7, the school performs in the top 95% nationally, although only 48% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, indicating some room for improvement. The recent Ofsted report rated the school as requiring improvement, which may concern some parents. However, 43% of students progress to university, suggesting a pathway for those aiming for higher education.
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Last inspected: 4 October 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal 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. | 34.7 | Bottom 5% 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%. | 48% | Bottom 10% 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%. | 27% | Bottom 11% 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%. | 11% | Bottom 11% 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%. | 6% | Bottom 11% 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%. | 43% | Below 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 97 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British64.9%
Mixed Other6.3%
Black African6.0%
White Other4.4%
Mixed W+Asian2.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.2%
Asian Other1.9%
Other1.9%
Asian Indian1.4%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Asian Chinese0.9%
Black Caribbean0.8%
Gypsy/Roma0.7%
White Irish0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
Black Other0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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51.46798, 0.11409 · DA16 1LB
School details
Local authorityBexley
RegionLondon
URN136720
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.wellingschool-tkat.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Welling School rated by Ofsted?
Welling School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 October 2023.
Is Welling School a good school?
Welling School scores 10.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 11% 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 Welling School in GCSEs?
Welling School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 34.7. 48% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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