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Sir William Romney's School
Lowfield Road, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, GL8 8AE, Gloucestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
58.5 / 100
Top 42%
Better than 59% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
500
Capacity
625
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
80%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a parent satisfaction rate of 93%, this secondary school is a strong choice for families. It boasts a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 44.1, placing it in the top 60% nationally, and 64% of students achieve grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. However, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 20%, which may be a consideration for parents focused on a more academically rigorous curriculum.
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Last inspected: 23 February 2016Older 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. | 44.1 | Bottom 40% 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%. | 64% | Bottom 47% 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%. | 43% | Bottom 48% 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%. | 20% | Bottom 22% 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%. | 10% | Bottom 22% UK |
Parent View (74 responses)
★★★★★4.3
Good range of extra-curricular
97%
My child feels safe
96%
My child is happy
95%
Good range of subjects
95%
I'd recommend this school
93%
Behaviour is good
92%
School supports development
92%
School has high expectations
92%
My child makes good progress
91%
Progress is communicated
91%
School keeps me informed
80%
School responds to concerns
73%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.0%
White Other2.8%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Asian Other0.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Mixed Other0.4%
Asian Indian0.4%
Other0.4%
Black African0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Black Other0.2%
White Irish0.2%
traveller_irish0.2%
Location
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51.64659, -2.16052 · GL8 8AE
School details
Local authorityGloucestershire
RegionSouth West
URN136985
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.swr.gloucs.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Sir William Romney's School rated by Ofsted?
Sir William Romney's School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 February 2016.
Is Sir William Romney's School a good school?
Sir William Romney's School scores 58.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 42% 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 Sir William Romney's School?
Based on 74 Ofsted Parent View responses, Sir William Romney's School receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Sir William Romney's School in GCSEs?
Sir William Romney's School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.1. 64% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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