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Farmor's School
The Park, Fairford, Gloucestershire, GL7 4JQ, Gloucestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
61.5 / 100
Top 39%
Better than 62% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,042
Capacity
1,012
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
103%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 49.1, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly as it ranks in the top 34% nationally for GCSE results. A commendable 75% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, and 68% progress to university, with 30% attending top-third institutions. However, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 17%, which may be a consideration for parents focused on a broad academic curriculum.
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Last inspected: 21 September 2021Older inspection ⓘQuality 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. | 49.1 | Top 34% 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%. | 75% | Top 26% 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%. | 49% | Top 37% 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%. | 17% | Bottom 30% 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%. | 14% | Bottom 30% 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%. | 68% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 30% | Top 20% |
Based on 100 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.4%
White Other3.9%
Mixed Other1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.8%
Black African1.3%
Asian Indian1.2%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Asian Other0.4%
White Irish0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Black Other0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Other0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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51.71467, -1.77974 · GL7 4JQ
School details
Local authorityGloucestershire
RegionSouth West
URN137097
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.farmors.gloucs.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Farmor's School rated by Ofsted?
Farmor's School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 September 2021.
Is Farmor's School a good school?
Farmor's School scores 61.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 39% 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 Farmor's School in GCSEs?
Farmor's School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49.1. 75% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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