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Leventhorpe
Cambridge Road, Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire, CM21 9BY, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
60.8 / 100
Top 39%
Better than 61% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,471
Capacity
1,580
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 49.6, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly excelling in comparison to the national average. A notable 72% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, while 52% progress to university, indicating a supportive environment for higher education aspirations. However, the percentage of students entering top-third universities stands at 12%, suggesting room for improvement in guiding high-achieving students.
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Last inspected: 16 April 2024Quality 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. | 49.6 | Top 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%. | 72% | Top 35% 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%. | 47% | Top 42% 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%. | 48% | Top 28% 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%. | 34% | Top 28% 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%. | 52% | 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%. | 12% | Average |
Based on 117 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British80.1%
White Other7.0%
Mixed Other2.5%
Black African1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Asian Other1.0%
Other0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Black Other0.7%
Asian Indian0.7%
Asian Pakistani0.7%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Location
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51.82083, 0.14935 · CM21 9BY
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN137156
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.leventhorpe.net/
Frequently asked questions
What is Leventhorpe rated by Ofsted?
Leventhorpe was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 16 April 2024.
Is Leventhorpe a good school?
Leventhorpe scores 60.8/100 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 Leventhorpe in GCSEs?
Leventhorpe achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49.6. 72% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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