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Welland Park Academy
Welland Park Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 9DR, Leicestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
72.9 / 100
Top 27%
Better than 73% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
987
Capacity
1,050
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong GCSE results, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with an Attainment 8 score of 53.2, placing it in the top 19% nationally. An impressive 80% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 66% reach grade 5 or higher, reflecting a commitment to student success. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 85% recommending the school, although EBacc entry is relatively low at 35%.
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Last inspected: 2 July 2019Older 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. | 53.2 | Top 19% 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%. | 80% | Top 16% 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%. | 66% | Top 12% 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%. | 35% | Top 33% 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%. | 30% | Top 33% UK |
Parent View (165 responses)
★★★★★3.9
Good range of extra-curricular
95%
Good range of subjects
92%
School has high expectations
90%
Behaviour is good
88%
My child feels safe
87%
My child is happy
86%
My child makes good progress
86%
I'd recommend this school
85%
Progress is communicated
85%
School supports development
80%
School keeps me informed
78%
School responds to concerns
59%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.9%
White Other5.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
Mixed Other1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Black African0.5%
Asian Other0.4%
Asian Chinese0.3%
traveller_irish0.3%
Asian Indian0.2%
Other0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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52.47427, -0.92357 · LE16 9DR
School details
Local authorityLeicestershire
RegionEast Midlands
URN137170
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewellandparkacademy.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Welland Park Academy rated by Ofsted?
Welland Park Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 2 July 2019.
Is Welland Park Academy a good school?
Welland Park Academy scores 72.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 27% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Welland Park Academy?
Based on 165 Ofsted Parent View responses, Welland Park Academy receives a satisfaction score of 79% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Welland Park Academy in GCSEs?
Welland Park Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 53.2. 80% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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