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The Blue School
Kennion Road, Wells, Somerset, BA5 2NR, Somerset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
60.6 / 100
Top 39%
Better than 61% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,357
Capacity
1,640
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
83%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong GCSE results, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with an Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 31% nationally. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths is 71%, while 51% reach grade 5 or above, indicating a strong foundation in core subjects. However, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 32%, which may be a consideration for parents prioritizing a broad academic curriculum.
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Last inspected: 17 October 2017Older 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. | 49.7 | Top 31% 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%. | 71% | Top 37% 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%. | 51% | Top 34% 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%. | 32% | Top 50% 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%. | 22% | Top 50% 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%. | 67% | 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%. | 32% | Top 20% |
Based on 142 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.1%
White Other6.4%
Mixed Other2.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.8%
Asian Indian1.1%
Asian Chinese0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Asian Other0.6%
White Irish0.6%
Other0.4%
Black African0.3%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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51.21241, -2.65406 · BA5 2NR
School details
Local authoritySomerset
RegionSouth West
URN137285
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is The Blue School rated by Ofsted?
The Blue School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 October 2017.
Is The Blue School a good school?
The Blue School scores 60.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 39% 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 The Blue School in GCSEs?
The Blue School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49.7. 71% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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