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Highcliffe School
Parkside, Highcliffe, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 4QD, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
56.9 / 100
Top 43%
Better than 57% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,565
Capacity
1,461
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
107%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 47.0, placing it in the top 43% nationally. A commendable 75% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 55% progress to university, with 28% attending top-third institutions. However, there is room for improvement in the percentage of students achieving grade 5 or above in these core subjects, which stands at 46%.
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Last inspected: 31 October 2017Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 47.0 | Top 43% 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%. | 75% | Top 26% 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 45% 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%. | 46% | Top 40% 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%. | 27% | Top 40% 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%. | 55% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 28% | Above avg |
Based on 152 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.3%
White Other3.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Asian Indian0.7%
Mixed Other0.6%
Black African0.6%
Asian Other0.4%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Black Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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50.74658, -1.72196 · BH23 4QD
School details
Local authorityBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
RegionSouth West
URN136763
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.highcliffe.school
Frequently asked questions
What is Highcliffe School rated by Ofsted?
Highcliffe School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 31 October 2017.
Is Highcliffe School a good school?
Highcliffe School scores 56.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 43% 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 Highcliffe School in GCSEs?
Highcliffe School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.0. 75% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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