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Wootton Upper School
Hall End Road, Wootton, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 9HT, Bedford
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
11.8 / 100
Bottom 12%
Better than 12% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
867
Capacity
1,218
Ages
13–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
71%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 44.3, placing it in the top 59% of schools nationally. While 64% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, parent satisfaction appears to be a concern, with only 37% recommending the school. The low EBacc entry rate of 18% may also indicate limited academic breadth in the curriculum.
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Last inspected: 5 November 2024Quality 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. | 44.3 | Bottom 41% 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%. | 64% | Bottom 45% 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 47% 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%. | 18% | 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 |
Parent View (177 responses)
★★★★★2.2
Good range of extra-curricular
64%
My child feels safe
61%
Progress is communicated
57%
School has high expectations
56%
Good range of subjects
54%
Behaviour is good
50%
School keeps me informed
49%
My child is happy
47%
My child makes good progress
42%
I'd recommend this school
37%
School supports development
30%
School responds to concerns
29%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British74.0%
White Other5.2%
Black African3.9%
Asian Indian3.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.7%
Mixed Other2.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Mixed W+B African1.5%
Asian Other1.0%
Black Caribbean1.0%
Other0.9%
Black Other0.7%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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52.09534, -0.54086 · MK43 9HT
School details
Local authorityBedford
RegionEast of England
URN137522
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.wootton.beds.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Wootton Upper School rated by Ofsted?
Wootton Upper School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 November 2024.
Is Wootton Upper School a good school?
Wootton Upper School scores 11.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 12% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Wootton Upper School?
Based on 177 Ofsted Parent View responses, Wootton Upper School receives a satisfaction score of 45% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Wootton Upper School in GCSEs?
Wootton Upper School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.3. 64% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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