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Pegasus Academy
Scotts Green Close, Dudley, West Midlands, DY1 2DU, Dudley
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
26.3 / 100
Bottom 26%
Better than 26% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
637
Capacity
730
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
87%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 44.4, the school performs better than 58% of schools across the UK, indicating a solid level of academic achievement. However, it received a "Requires Improvement" rating from Ofsted in March 2023, suggesting there are areas needing attention. While 67% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, the low EBacc entry of 6% may raise concerns about the breadth of the curriculum offered.
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Last inspected: 21 March 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 44.4 | Bottom 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%. | 67% | Top 48% 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%. | 41% | Bottom 43% 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%. | 6% | Bottom 3% 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%. | 2% | Bottom 3% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British38.6%
Asian Pakistani19.5%
Black African12.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.5.5%
White Other4.6%
Asian Indian4.1%
Black Caribbean3.3%
Asian Other2.5%
Mixed Other2.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Other1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Black Other0.8%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Location
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52.50458, -2.10463 · DY1 2DU
School details
Local authorityDudley
RegionWest Midlands
URN137390
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.pegasusacademy.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Pegasus Academy rated by Ofsted?
Pegasus Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 March 2023.
Is Pegasus Academy a good school?
Pegasus Academy scores 26.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 26% 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 Pegasus Academy in GCSEs?
Pegasus Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.4. 67% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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