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William Edwards School
Stifford Clays Road, Stifford Clays, Grays, Essex, RM16 3NJ, Thurrock
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
12.2 / 100
Bottom 12%
Better than 12% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
1,105
Capacity
1,200
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
92%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 42.5, this secondary school performs in the top 68% nationally, although only 55% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. Parent satisfaction may be a concern, as the school is rated as "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. Additionally, the school's LocaleIQ score suggests it is better than only 12% of schools, indicating room for growth in various areas.
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Last inspected: 7 November 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & 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. | 42.5 | Bottom 32% 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%. | 55% | Bottom 23% 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 27% 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%. | 42% | Bottom 42% 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%. | 19% | Bottom 42% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British58.4%
White Other11.0%
Black African8.4%
Asian Indian4.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.8%
Black Caribbean1.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Mixed W+B African1.6%
Asian Other1.6%
Mixed Other1.5%
Asian Bangladeshi1.0%
Asian Pakistani0.8%
Asian Chinese0.7%
Black Other0.6%
Other0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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51.50357, 0.33285 · RM16 3NJ
School details
Local authorityThurrock
RegionEast of England
URN137214
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewilliamedwards.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is William Edwards School rated by Ofsted?
William Edwards School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 November 2023.
Is William Edwards School a good school?
William Edwards School scores 12.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 12% 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 William Edwards School in GCSEs?
William Edwards School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.5. 55% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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