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Noadswood School
North Road, Dibden Purlieu, Southampton, Hampshire, SO45 4ZF, Hampshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
46.6 / 100
Bottom 47%
Better than 47% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,043
Capacity
1,125
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 52% nationally. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths stands at 65%, indicating a reasonable level of proficiency. However, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 13%, which may be a consideration for parents prioritizing a broad curriculum.
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Last inspected: 26 June 2013Older 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. | 45.5 | Bottom 48% 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%. | 65% | Bottom 49% 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%. | 44% | Top 49% 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%. | 13% | Bottom 22% 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%. | 10% | Bottom 22% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.8%
White Other2.5%
Black African2.0%
Gypsy/Roma1.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Other1.0%
Mixed Other0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Black Other0.6%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Asian Other0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Indian0.1%
Location
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50.85910, -1.41748 · SO45 4ZF
School details
Local authorityHampshire
RegionSouth East
URN137125
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.noadswood.hants.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Noadswood School rated by Ofsted?
Noadswood School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 June 2013.
Is Noadswood School a good school?
Noadswood School scores 46.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 47% 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 Noadswood School in GCSEs?
Noadswood School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.5. 65% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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