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The Corbet School
Eyton Lane, Baschurch, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 2AX, Shropshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
49.8 / 100
Bottom 50%
Better than 50% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
719
Capacity
744
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE attainment where it ranks in the top 42% nationally. About 63% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, while 45% secure a grade 5 or above, indicating a strong foundation in these core subjects. However, the school's LocaleIQ score suggests there may be room for improvement in certain areas compared to other institutions.
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Last inspected: 6 June 2013Older 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. | 47.2 | Top 42% 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%. | 63% | Bottom 43% 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%. | 45% | Top 48% 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%. | 50% | 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 |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.8%
White Other2.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Mixed Other1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
White Irish0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Asian Indian0.3%
Other0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Location
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52.79360, -2.85094 · SY4 2AX
School details
Local authorityShropshire
RegionWest Midlands
URN137336
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.corbetschool.net
Frequently asked questions
What is The Corbet School rated by Ofsted?
The Corbet School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 June 2013.
Is The Corbet School a good school?
The Corbet School scores 49.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 50% 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 Corbet School in GCSEs?
The Corbet School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.2. 63% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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