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Kingstone High School
Kingstone, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR2 9HJ, Herefordshire, County of
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
33.8 / 100
Bottom 34%
Better than 34% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
595
Capacity
636
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE attainment where it ranks in the top 69% nationally. Approximately 58% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 42% achieve grade 5 or above, indicating a reasonable level of success in core subjects. However, the LocaleIQ score suggests there may be room for improvement compared to other schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 30 April 2015Older 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. | 42.3 | Bottom 31% 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%. | 58% | Bottom 29% 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%. | 42% | Bottom 44% 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%. | 43% | Bottom 44% 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%. | 19% | Bottom 44% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.0%
White Other9.4%
Mixed Other2.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Gypsy/Roma0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Asian Other0.2%
Other0.2%
Location
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52.02201, -2.84614 · HR2 9HJ
School details
Local authorityHerefordshire, County of
RegionWest Midlands
URN137073
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Kingstone High School rated by Ofsted?
Kingstone High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 30 April 2015.
Is Kingstone High School a good school?
Kingstone High School scores 33.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 34% 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 Kingstone High School in GCSEs?
Kingstone High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.3. 58% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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