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Wyedean School and Sixth Form Centre
Beachley Road, Sedbury, Chepstow, Gloucestershire, NP16 7AA, Gloucestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
44.0 / 100
Bottom 44%
Better than 44% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,068
Capacity
1,217
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
88%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 45.8, placing it in the top 50% of schools nationally. While 61% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, only 34% enter the EBacc, indicating room for growth in this area. Additionally, 63% of students progress to university, with 21% attending top-third institutions, reflecting a commendable level of post-secondary readiness.
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Last inspected: 4 November 2014Older 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. | 45.8 | Bottom 50% 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%. | 61% | Bottom 36% 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%. | 34% | Bottom 39% 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%. | 17% | Bottom 39% 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%. | 63% | 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%. | 21% | Average |
Based on 105 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.3%
White Other3.9%
Other2.8%
Mixed Other2.2%
Black African0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Black Other0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Asian Other0.3%
Asian Indian0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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51.64235, -2.66019 · NP16 7AA
School details
Local authorityGloucestershire
RegionSouth West
URN137382
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.wyedean.gloucs.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Wyedean School and Sixth Form Centre rated by Ofsted?
Wyedean School and Sixth Form Centre was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 November 2014.
Is Wyedean School and Sixth Form Centre a good school?
Wyedean School and Sixth Form Centre scores 44.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 44% 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 Wyedean School and Sixth Form Centre in GCSEs?
Wyedean School and Sixth Form Centre achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.8. 61% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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