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Winchcombe School
Greet Road, Winchcombe, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL54 5LB, Gloucestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
34.0 / 100
Bottom 34%
Better than 34% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
528
Capacity
460
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
115%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 66% nationally, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance. While 56% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, the percentage of those reaching grade 5 or above is lower at 32%. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-16, though parents may want to consider the limited EBacc entry rate of 10%.
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Last inspected: 29 March 2022Quality 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. | 42.8 | Bottom 34% 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%. | 56% | Bottom 25% 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%. | 32% | Bottom 20% 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%. | 10% | Bottom 6% 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%. | 4% | Bottom 6% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.9%
White Other3.6%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Mixed Other0.9%
White Irish0.9%
Asian Indian0.6%
Asian Other0.4%
Black African0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Black Other0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Location
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51.96391, -1.96476 · GL54 5LB
School details
Local authorityGloucestershire
RegionSouth West
URN136764
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.winchcombeschool.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Winchcombe School rated by Ofsted?
Winchcombe School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 29 March 2022.
Is Winchcombe School a good school?
Winchcombe School scores 34.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 34% 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 Winchcombe School in GCSEs?
Winchcombe School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.8. 56% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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