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William Howard School
Longtown Road, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 1AR, Cumberland
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
45.9 / 100
Bottom 46%
Better than 46% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,303
Capacity
1,462
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
89%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a solid parent satisfaction rate of 81%, this secondary school offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-18. While GCSE Attainment 8 scores are slightly above the national average, with 59% achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, the percentage of students progressing to top-third universities is lower at 18%. Overall, it provides a decent education with a focus on preparing students for further education.
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Last inspected: 30 April 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. | 45.0 | Bottom 46% 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%. | 59% | Bottom 32% 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%. | 43% | Bottom 47% 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 35% 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%. | 29% | Top 35% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 64% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 18% | Average |
Based on 109 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (133 responses)
★★★★★3.9
Good range of extra-curricular
98%
My child feels safe
89%
Good range of subjects
89%
My child makes good progress
88%
My child is happy
87%
School has high expectations
85%
Progress is communicated
85%
School supports development
82%
I'd recommend this school
81%
Behaviour is good
77%
School keeps me informed
68%
School responds to concerns
65%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.9%
White Other3.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Asian Chinese0.5%
White Irish0.4%
Other0.4%
Black African0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Asian Other0.2%
Asian Indian0.2%
traveller_irish0.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.1%
Black Other0.1%
Mixed Other0.1%
Location
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54.94402, -2.74254 · CA8 1AR
School details
Local authorityCumberland
RegionNorth West
URN137252
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is William Howard School rated by Ofsted?
William Howard School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 30 April 2019.
Is William Howard School a good school?
William Howard School scores 45.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 46% 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 William Howard School?
Based on 133 Ofsted Parent View responses, William Howard School receives a satisfaction score of 78% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at William Howard School in GCSEs?
William Howard School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.0. 59% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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