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Ribston Hall High School
Stroud Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 5LE, Gloucestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
86.1 / 100
Top 14%
Better than 86% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
906
Capacity
1,000
Ages
11–18
Gender
Girls
Occupancy
91%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and impressive GCSE results, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, boasting an Attainment 8 score in the top 4% nationally. The high percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths (98%) and those achieving grade 5 or above (91%) indicates a solid foundation for future success. However, the EBacc entry rate of 37% suggests there may be room for improvement in encouraging students to pursue a broader range of academic subjects.
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Last inspected: 13 June 2012Older 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. | 67.7 | Top 4% 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%. | 98% | Top 4% 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%. | 91% | Top 4% 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%. | 37% | Top 26% 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%. | 35% | Top 26% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British53.3%
Asian Indian8.6%
White Other4.0%
Asian Other3.9%
Mixed Other2.9%
Black African2.2%
Asian Pakistani1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Asian Chinese1.1%
Other0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Asian Bangladeshi0.8%
Black Other0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Black Caribbean0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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51.84623, -2.24352 · GL1 5LE
School details
Local authorityGloucestershire
RegionSouth West
URN136767
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Ribston Hall High School rated by Ofsted?
Ribston Hall High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 June 2012.
Is Ribston Hall High School a good school?
Ribston Hall High School scores 86.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 14% 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 Ribston Hall High School in GCSEs?
Ribston Hall High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 67.7. 98% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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