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Cirencester Kingshill School
Kingshill Lane, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 1HS, Gloucestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
62.3 / 100
Top 38%
Better than 62% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
806
Capacity
980
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
82%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 48.2, placing it in the top 38% of schools nationally. A commendable 69% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and an impressive 86% of parents express satisfaction with the school. However, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 22%, which may be a consideration for parents focused on a broad curriculum.
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Last inspected: 7 May 2025Quality 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. | 48.2 | Top 38% 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%. | 69% | Top 42% 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%. | 46% | Top 46% 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%. | 22% | Bottom 45% 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%. | 20% | Bottom 45% UK |
Parent View (161 responses)
★★★★★4.0
Good range of extra-curricular
96%
Good range of subjects
96%
My child is happy
89%
Progress is communicated
88%
My child feels safe
87%
My child makes good progress
87%
I'd recommend this school
86%
School has high expectations
86%
Behaviour is good
85%
School supports development
83%
School keeps me informed
73%
School responds to concerns
63%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.3%
White Other3.6%
Mixed Other1.2%
Asian Other1.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Black African0.9%
Other0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Asian Indian0.4%
White Irish0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Black Other0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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51.71668, -1.94456 · GL7 1HS
School details
Local authorityGloucestershire
RegionSouth West
URN137217
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.kingshillschoo.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Cirencester Kingshill School rated by Ofsted?
Cirencester Kingshill School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 May 2025.
Is Cirencester Kingshill School a good school?
Cirencester Kingshill School scores 62.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 38% 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 Cirencester Kingshill School?
Based on 161 Ofsted Parent View responses, Cirencester Kingshill School receives a satisfaction score of 80% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Cirencester Kingshill School in GCSEs?
Cirencester Kingshill School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.2. 69% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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