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John Colet School
Wharf Road, Wendover, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP22 6HF, Buckinghamshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
63.2 / 100
Top 37%
Better than 63% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,067
Capacity
998
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
107%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 40% of schools nationally. About 75% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, and 62% progress to university, though only 12% attend top-third institutions. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 86% recommending the school, indicating a supportive community environment.
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Last inspected: 10 May 2016Older 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. | 47.6 | Top 40% 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%. | 75% | Top 26% 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%. | 47% | Top 42% 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 41% 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%. | 18% | Bottom 41% 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%. | 62% | 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%. | 12% | Average |
Based on 52 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (205 responses)
★★★★★3.9
Good range of extra-curricular
94%
Good range of subjects
93%
My child feels safe
89%
My child is happy
87%
Progress is communicated
87%
My child makes good progress
86%
I'd recommend this school
86%
School has high expectations
84%
Behaviour is good
81%
School supports development
80%
School keeps me informed
77%
School responds to concerns
56%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British78.8%
White Other4.4%
Asian Other2.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.2%
Asian Pakistani2.2%
Mixed W+Asian2.0%
Black African1.3%
Other1.1%
Mixed Other1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Asian Indian0.8%
Black Caribbean0.7%
Asian Bangladeshi0.7%
Black Other0.2%
White Irish0.2%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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51.76661, -0.73941 · HP22 6HF
School details
Local authorityBuckinghamshire
RegionSouth East
URN137261
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.johncolet.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is John Colet School rated by Ofsted?
John Colet School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 May 2016.
Is John Colet School a good school?
John Colet School scores 63.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 37% 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 John Colet School?
Based on 205 Ofsted Parent View responses, John Colet School receives a satisfaction score of 78% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at John Colet School in GCSEs?
John Colet School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.6. 75% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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