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Malmesbury School
Corn Gastons, Malmesbury, Wiltshire, SN16 0DF, Wiltshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
83.7 / 100
Top 16%
Better than 84% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,465
Capacity
1,384
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
106%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a strong GCSE Attainment 8 score of 49.8, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly excelling in preparing students for university, with 81% progressing to higher education. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths is 73%, which is above the national average, although only 49% achieve grade 5 or above. Overall, the school is well-regarded, ranking better than 84% of schools, making it a compelling choice for parents seeking a high-quality education for their children.
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Last inspected: 12 March 2024Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 49.8 | Top 30% 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%. | 73% | Top 32% 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%. | 49% | Top 37% 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%. | 49% | Top 28% 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%. | 34% | Top 28% 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%. | 81% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 47% | Top 20% |
Based on 116 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.9%
White Other3.2%
Asian Chinese2.1%
Mixed Other1.4%
Other1.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Black African1.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Asian Other0.5%
White Irish0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Asian Indian0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Black Other0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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51.58571, -2.10996 · SN16 0DF
School details
Local authorityWiltshire
RegionSouth West
URN137308
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.malmesbury.wilts.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Malmesbury School rated by Ofsted?
Malmesbury School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 March 2024.
Is Malmesbury School a good school?
Malmesbury School scores 83.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 16% 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 Malmesbury School in GCSEs?
Malmesbury School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49.8. 73% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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