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Cleeve School
Two Hedges Road, Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 8AE, Gloucestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
72.5 / 100
Top 28%
Better than 73% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,848
Capacity
1,575
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
117%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, achieving an Attainment 8 score of 49.9, placing it in the top 30% nationally. A commendable 70% of students secure grade 4 or above in English and Maths, with 57% progressing to university, including 24% to top-third institutions. Parental satisfaction is high, with 83% of parents recommending the school, indicating a supportive community atmosphere.
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Last inspected: 14 January 2025Quality 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. | 49.9 | Top 30% 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%. | 70% | Top 38% 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%. | 53% | Top 30% 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%. | 27% | Bottom 49% 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%. | 21% | Bottom 49% 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%. | 57% | 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%. | 24% | Above avg |
Based on 148 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (225 responses)
★★★★★4.0
Good range of extra-curricular
97%
Good range of subjects
95%
My child feels safe
91%
My child is happy
88%
School has high expectations
87%
School keeps me informed
85%
My child makes good progress
84%
I'd recommend this school
83%
Behaviour is good
82%
School supports development
81%
Progress is communicated
79%
School responds to concerns
63%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British76.7%
White Other7.4%
Asian Indian3.7%
Mixed Other3.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
Black African1.6%
Asian Bangladeshi1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Asian Other0.6%
White Irish0.4%
Other0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Black Other0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Location
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51.94156, -2.05564 · GL52 8AE
School details
Local authorityGloucestershire
RegionSouth West
URN136772
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.cleeveschool.net
Frequently asked questions
What is Cleeve School rated by Ofsted?
Cleeve School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 January 2025.
Is Cleeve School a good school?
Cleeve School scores 72.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 28% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Cleeve School?
Based on 225 Ofsted Parent View responses, Cleeve School receives a satisfaction score of 79% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Cleeve School in GCSEs?
Cleeve School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49.9. 70% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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