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The Hart School
Penkridge Bank Road, Rugeley, Staffordshire, WS15 2UE, Staffordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
48.3 / 100
Bottom 48%
Better than 48% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,216
Capacity
1,238
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 46.5, placing it in the top 46% of schools nationally. While 64% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, the percentage of students progressing to top-third universities is relatively low at 6%. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-18, with a notable 59% of graduates moving on to university.
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Last inspected: 20 March 2018Older 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. | 46.5 | Top 46% 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 45% 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 45% 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%. | 9% | Bottom 10% 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%. | 6% | Bottom 10% 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%. | 59% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 6% | Below avg |
Based on 49 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.1%
White Other2.5%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Mixed Other0.8%
Black African0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Other0.5%
Black Other0.3%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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52.75921, -1.95047 · WS15 2UE
School details
Local authorityStaffordshire
RegionWest Midlands
URN137100
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.hartschool.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is The Hart School rated by Ofsted?
The Hart School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 20 March 2018.
Is The Hart School a good school?
The Hart School scores 48.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 48% 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 The Hart School in GCSEs?
The Hart School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.5. 64% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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