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John Spendluffe Foundation Technology College
Hanby Lane, Alford, Lincolnshire, LN13 9BL, Lincolnshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
18.2 / 100
Bottom 18%
Better than 18% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
634
Capacity
625
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE Attainment 8, where it ranks in the top 92% nationally. While the percentage of students achieving a grade 4 or above in English and Maths stands at 48%, and only 20% reach grade 5 or higher, the school is positioned better than 18% of others according to its LocaleIQ score. Parents may want to consider these strengths alongside the areas for improvement in overall academic outcomes.
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Last inspected: 6 December 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. | 36.2 | Bottom 8% 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%. | 48% | Bottom 11% 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%. | 20% | Bottom 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%. | 7% | Bottom 7% 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%. | 5% | Bottom 7% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British95.7%
Mixed Other1.3%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
White Other0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Other0.3%
Asian Other0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Black African0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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53.25841, 0.18305 · LN13 9BL
School details
Local authorityLincolnshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN136968
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.jstc.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is John Spendluffe Foundation Technology College rated by Ofsted?
John Spendluffe Foundation Technology College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 December 2022.
Is John Spendluffe Foundation Technology College a good school?
John Spendluffe Foundation Technology College scores 18.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 18% 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 John Spendluffe Foundation Technology College in GCSEs?
John Spendluffe Foundation Technology College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 36.2. 48% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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