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Waddesdon Church of England School
Baker Street, Waddesdon, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP18 0LQ, Buckinghamshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
86.2 / 100
Top 14%
Better than 86% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,015
Capacity
1,022
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With an Outstanding Ofsted rating and strong GCSE results, this secondary school demonstrates above-average performance in key subjects, with 81% of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. The school boasts a high GCSE Attainment 8 score of 51.0, placing it in the top 26% nationally, and a commendable percentage of students progressing to university. However, only 18% of students gain entry to top-third universities, indicating room for improvement in this area.
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Last inspected: 7 December 2021Exempt from re-inspection ⓘQuality 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. | 51.0 | Top 26% 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%. | 81% | Top 15% 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%. | 46% | Top 44% 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%. | 35% | Top 47% 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%. | 23% | Top 47% 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%. | 18% | Average |
Based on 150 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British73.3%
White Other5.3%
Black African4.9%
Asian Pakistani2.8%
Mixed Other2.3%
Mixed W+Asian2.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.6%
Mixed W+B African1.5%
Asian Other1.5%
Asian Indian1.5%
Black Caribbean0.7%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Other0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Black Other0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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51.84284, -0.92135 · HP18 0LQ
School details
Local authorityBuckinghamshire
RegionSouth East
URN137355
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.waddesdonschool.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Waddesdon Church of England School rated by Ofsted?
Waddesdon Church of England School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 December 2021.
Is Waddesdon Church of England School a good school?
Waddesdon Church of England School scores 86.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 14% 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 Waddesdon Church of England School in GCSEs?
Waddesdon Church of England School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 51.0. 81% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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