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Severn Vale School
School Lane, Quedgeley, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL2 4PR, Gloucestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
41.8 / 100
Bottom 42%
Better than 42% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,347
Capacity
1,325
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
102%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school has a solid reputation among parents, with 80% expressing satisfaction. The school’s GCSE Attainment 8 score of 43.7 places it in the top 62% nationally, and 64% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths. However, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 31%, which may indicate limited opportunities for students pursuing a broader curriculum.
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Last inspected: 19 January 2011Older 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. | 43.7 | Bottom 38% 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%. | 64% | Bottom 45% 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 43% 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 42% 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 42% UK |
Parent View (122 responses)
★★★★★3.8
Good range of subjects
94%
Good range of extra-curricular
93%
School has high expectations
89%
Behaviour is good
87%
My child makes good progress
86%
My child feels safe
84%
Progress is communicated
84%
I'd recommend this school
80%
My child is happy
79%
School supports development
74%
School keeps me informed
69%
School responds to concerns
55%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British78.2%
White Other5.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.1%
Black African2.3%
Mixed Other1.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Other1.3%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Asian Other0.4%
Black Other0.4%
Asian Indian0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Black Caribbean0.4%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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51.82411, -2.28740 · GL2 4PR
School details
Local authorityGloucestershire
RegionSouth West
URN137298
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.severnvaleschool.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Severn Vale School rated by Ofsted?
Severn Vale School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 January 2011.
Is Severn Vale School a good school?
Severn Vale School scores 41.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 42% 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 Severn Vale School?
Based on 122 Ofsted Parent View responses, Severn Vale School receives a satisfaction score of 77% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Severn Vale School in GCSEs?
Severn Vale School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.7. 64% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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