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Rodborough
Rake Lane, Milford, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 5BZ, Surrey
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
87.3 / 100
Top 13%
Better than 87% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
880
Capacity
900
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and impressive GCSE results, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with an Attainment 8 score in the top 19% nationally. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths stands at 77%, with 64% reaching grade 5 or above. While the EBacc entry rate is 46%, indicating a solid uptake of core subjects, overall parent satisfaction and community engagement appear strong, as reflected in its high LocaleIQ score.
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Last inspected: 5 June 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 53.4 | Top 19% 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%. | 77% | Top 22% 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%. | 64% | Top 13% 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%. | 46% | Top 20% 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%. | 41% | Top 20% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British80.7%
White Other6.3%
Black African1.5%
Mixed Other1.4%
Asian Chinese1.4%
Asian Other1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Asian Pakistani0.8%
White Irish0.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Other0.6%
Asian Indian0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Black Other0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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51.16270, -0.64881 · GU8 5BZ
School details
Local authoritySurrey
RegionSouth East
URN137019
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.rodborough.surrey.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Rodborough rated by Ofsted?
Rodborough was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 June 2013.
Is Rodborough a good school?
Rodborough scores 87.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 13% 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 Rodborough in GCSEs?
Rodborough achieved an Attainment 8 score of 53.4. 77% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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