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Whitstone
Charlton Road, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 5PF, Somerset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
34.2 / 100
Bottom 34%
Better than 34% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
578
Capacity
625
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
92%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a GCSE Attainment 8 score placing it in the top 77% nationally, this school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with 66% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. However, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 25%, which may indicate limited options for students in certain subjects. Overall, it appears to be a supportive environment for secondary education, but parents may want to consider the breadth of the curriculum offered.
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Last inspected: 26 April 2022Quality 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. | 40.5 | Bottom 23% 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%. | 66% | Top 50% 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%. | 35% | Bottom 28% 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%. | 25% | Bottom 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%. | 13% | Bottom 28% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British80.1%
White Other14.5%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Black African1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Asian Other0.5%
Mixed Other0.5%
Asian Indian0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Other0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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51.18909, -2.54175 · BA4 5PF
School details
Local authoritySomerset
RegionSouth West
URN137192
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.whitstoneschool.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Whitstone rated by Ofsted?
Whitstone was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 April 2022.
Is Whitstone a good school?
Whitstone scores 34.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 34% 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 Whitstone in GCSEs?
Whitstone achieved an Attainment 8 score of 40.5. 66% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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