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Katharine Lady Berkeley's School
Kingswood Road, Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, GL12 8RB, Gloucestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
87.1 / 100
Top 13%
Better than 87% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,510
Capacity
1,495
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly excelling in GCSE results where the Attainment 8 score is in the top 19% nationally. A notable 77% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 72% progress to university, with 40% attending top-third institutions. However, the EBacc entry rate stands at 40%, which may be a consideration for parents prioritizing a broad curriculum.
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Last inspected: 9 May 2017Older 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. | 53.1 | 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%. | 60% | Top 18% 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%. | 40% | Top 26% 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%. | 35% | Top 26% 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%. | 72% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 40% | Top 20% |
Based on 134 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.3%
White Other2.8%
Mixed Other1.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Asian Indian0.7%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Asian Other0.3%
Other0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Mixed W+B African0.1%
Black African0.1%
Location
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51.63159, -2.36415 · GL12 8RB
School details
Local authorityGloucestershire
RegionSouth West
URN137033
School typeAcademy converter
Websiteklbschool.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Katharine Lady Berkeley's School rated by Ofsted?
Katharine Lady Berkeley's School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 9 May 2017.
Is Katharine Lady Berkeley's School a good school?
Katharine Lady Berkeley's School scores 87.1/100 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 Katharine Lady Berkeley's School in GCSEs?
Katharine Lady Berkeley's School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 53.1. 77% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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