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Biddulph High School
Conway Road, Knypersley, Biddulph, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST8 7AR, Staffordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
37.2 / 100
Bottom 37%
Better than 37% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
770
Capacity
867
Ages
13–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
89%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 43.3, placing it in the top 64% nationally. While 60% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, the percentage of students progressing to top-third universities is relatively low at 10%. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for students aged 13-18, with a commendable university progression rate of 60%.
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Last inspected: 9 May 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. | 43.3 | Bottom 36% 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%. | 60% | Bottom 34% 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%. | 36% | Bottom 29% 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%. | 23% | Bottom 22% 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%. | 10% | Bottom 22% 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%. | 60% | 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%. | 10% | Below avg |
Based on 84 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British95.5%
White Other0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Black African0.5%
Mixed Other0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Black Other0.3%
Mixed W+B African0.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.1%
Asian Other0.1%
Other0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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53.10511, -2.16943 · ST8 7AR
School details
Local authorityStaffordshire
RegionWest Midlands
URN137356
School typeAcademy converter
Websitebiddulphhigh.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Biddulph High School rated by Ofsted?
Biddulph High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 9 May 2013.
Is Biddulph High School a good school?
Biddulph High School scores 37.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 37% 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 Biddulph High School in GCSEs?
Biddulph High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.3. 60% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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