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University Academy Holbeach
Park Road, Holbeach, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE12 7PU, Lincolnshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
7.7 / 100
Bottom 8%
Better than 8% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
1,394
Capacity
1,400
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 39.9, the school ranks in the top 80% nationally, indicating a solid performance relative to many others. However, only 52% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, and the Ofsted rating is currently 'Requires Improvement', suggesting areas for growth. Parent satisfaction is moderate at 66%, with over half of students progressing to university, including 14% attending top-third institutions.
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Last inspected: 12 November 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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. | 39.9 | Bottom 20% 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%. | 52% | Bottom 17% 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%. | 28% | Bottom 14% 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%. | 16% | Bottom 14% 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%. | 7% | Bottom 14% 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%. | 57% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 14% | Average |
Based on 81 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (148 responses)
★★★★★3.0
Good range of subjects
93%
Good range of extra-curricular
81%
My child feels safe
72%
My child makes good progress
70%
My child is happy
69%
I'd recommend this school
66%
School has high expectations
64%
Progress is communicated
61%
Behaviour is good
60%
School supports development
47%
School responds to concerns
45%
School keeps me informed
40%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.1%
White Other10.9%
Mixed Other1.7%
Black African1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Asian Indian0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Black Other0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Other0.1%
Location
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52.80924, 0.01636 · PE12 7PU
School details
Local authorityLincolnshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN137282
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is University Academy Holbeach rated by Ofsted?
University Academy Holbeach was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 November 2024.
Is University Academy Holbeach a good school?
University Academy Holbeach scores 7.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 8% 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 University Academy Holbeach?
Based on 148 Ofsted Parent View responses, University Academy Holbeach receives a satisfaction score of 61% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at University Academy Holbeach in GCSEs?
University Academy Holbeach achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.9. 52% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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