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Great Baddow High School
Duffield Road, Beehive Lane, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 9RZ, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
64.6 / 100
Top 35%
Better than 65% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,528
Capacity
1,520
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong GCSE results, this school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with an Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 29% nationally. A commendable 78% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, although only 25% enter the EBacc, which may indicate a focus on a broader curriculum. Additionally, 67% of graduates progress to university, with 11% attending top-third institutions, reflecting a supportive environment for further education.
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Last inspected: 16 May 2013Older 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. | 50.0 | Top 29% 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%. | 78% | Top 21% 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%. | 56% | Top 24% 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%. | 25% | Bottom 47% 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 47% 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%. | 67% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 11% | Below avg |
Based on 96 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British81.5%
White Other3.5%
Black African2.5%
Mixed Other2.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Asian Indian1.1%
Black Other0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Asian Other0.7%
Black Caribbean0.7%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Other0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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51.71356, 0.48606 · CM2 9RZ
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN136904
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.gbhs.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Great Baddow High School rated by Ofsted?
Great Baddow High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 16 May 2013.
Is Great Baddow High School a good school?
Great Baddow High School scores 64.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 35% 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 Great Baddow High School in GCSEs?
Great Baddow High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 50.0. 78% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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