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Alcester Academy
Gerard Road, Alcester, Warwickshire, B49 6QQ, Warwickshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
84.9 / 100
Top 15%
Better than 85% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
632
Capacity
650
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong GCSE performance, this secondary school excels with an Attainment 8 score in the top 17% nationally. An impressive 84% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, while 69% secure grade 5 or higher. The school also boasts a high EBacc entry rate of 69%, indicating a robust academic curriculum that prepares students well for future studies.
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Last inspected: 19 January 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 54.0 | Top 17% 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%. | 84% | Top 11% 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%. | 69% | Top 10% 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%. | 69% | Top 18% 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%. | 42% | Top 18% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.2%
White Other3.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
White Irish0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Mixed Other0.5%
Black Other0.2%
Black African0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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52.22052, -1.85719 · B49 6QQ
School details
Local authorityWarwickshire
RegionWest Midlands
URN137172
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.alcesteracademy.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Alcester Academy rated by Ofsted?
Alcester Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 January 2022.
Is Alcester Academy a good school?
Alcester Academy scores 84.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 15% 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 Alcester Academy in GCSEs?
Alcester Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 54.0. 84% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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