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The Oldershaw School
Valkyrie Road, Wallasey, Merseyside, CH45 4RJ, Wirral
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
0.0 / 100
Bottom 0%
Better than 0% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Inadequate
Pupils
825
Capacity
1,111
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
74%
Summary
With an Ofsted rating of Inadequate and a LocaleIQ score significantly below average, this school faces considerable challenges. GCSE results reflect low attainment, with only 29% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and a mere 12% reaching grade 5 or above. Parent satisfaction appears to be low, with only 29% recommending the school, which may be a concern for prospective families.
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Last inspected: 1 April 2025Quality Of Education: InadequatePersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: InadequateLeadership & Management: Inadequate
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. | 28.0 | Bottom 0% 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%. | 29% | Bottom 1% 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%. | 12% | Bottom 1% 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%. | 1% | Bottom 0% 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%. | 0% | Bottom 0% 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%. | 50% | 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%. | 0% | Below avg |
Based on 26 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (14 responses)
★★★★★1.6
Good range of subjects
64%
My child is happy
43%
My child makes good progress
43%
School has high expectations
43%
My child feels safe
36%
Good range of extra-curricular
29%
School responds to concerns
29%
I'd recommend this school
29%
Progress is communicated
29%
School supports development
21%
School keeps me informed
14%
Behaviour is good
14%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.5%
White Other3.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Black African0.8%
Mixed Other0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Asian Other0.4%
Other0.4%
Asian Indian0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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53.42260, -3.05020 · CH45 4RJ
School details
Local authorityWirral
RegionNorth West
URN136895
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.oldershaw.wirral.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is The Oldershaw School rated by Ofsted?
The Oldershaw School was rated "Inadequate" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 April 2025.
Is The Oldershaw School a good school?
The Oldershaw School scores 0.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% 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 The Oldershaw School?
Based on 14 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Oldershaw School receives a satisfaction score of 31% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at The Oldershaw School in GCSEs?
The Oldershaw School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 28.0. 29% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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