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Fosse Way School
Longfellow Road, Radstock, Bath, Somerset, BA3 3AL, Bath and North East Somerset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
36.3 / 100
Bottom 36%
Better than 36% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
224
Capacity
220
Ages
3–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
102%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this school provides a supportive environment for students aged 3 to 19. However, it faces challenges in academic performance, as evidenced by the lack of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths at GCSE level. Parents may want to consider these factors alongside the school's overall positive reputation within the local community.
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Last inspected: 22 September 2021Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal 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. | 4.2 | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 0% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | No UK data |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British77.2%
Mixed Other4.0%
White Other2.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.8%
Other1.8%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Asian Other0.4%
Asian Indian0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Location
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51.28320, -2.47194 · BA3 3AL
School details
Local authorityBath and North East Somerset
RegionSouth West
URN137493
School typeAcademy special converter
Websitewww.fossewayschool.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Fosse Way School rated by Ofsted?
Fosse Way School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 September 2021.
Is Fosse Way School a good school?
Fosse Way School scores 36.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 36% 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 Fosse Way School in GCSEs?
Fosse Way School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 4.2. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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