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Kepier
Dairy Lane, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 5BH, Sunderland
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
35.5 / 100
Bottom 36%
Better than 36% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,144
Capacity
1,210
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 43.6, placing it in the top 63% nationally. While 55% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, there is room for improvement, particularly in the percentage reaching grade 5 or higher at 37%. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-16, though parents may want to consider the relatively low EBacc entry rate of 31%.
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Last inspected: 9 March 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. | 43.6 | Bottom 37% 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%. | 37% | Bottom 33% 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%. | 31% | Bottom 32% 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%. | 14% | Bottom 32% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.9%
Black African1.4%
Mixed Other1.1%
White Other1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Black Other0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Asian Other0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Other0.2%
traveller_irish0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Indian0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Location
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54.84002, -1.47374 · DH4 5BH
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Frequently asked questions
What is Kepier rated by Ofsted?
Kepier was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 9 March 2022.
Is Kepier a good school?
Kepier scores 35.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 36% 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 Kepier in GCSEs?
Kepier achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.6. 55% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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