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Writhlington School
Knobsbury Lane, Writhlington, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 3NQ, Bath and North East Somerset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
27.5 / 100
Bottom 28%
Better than 28% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
925
Capacity
1,547
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
60%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 78% of schools nationally. While 55% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, there is room for improvement in higher grades, as only 27% reach grade 5 or above. The school also supports a strong university progression rate, with 67% of students moving on to higher education, including 33% attending top-third universities.
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Last inspected: 27 September 2023Quality 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. | 40.3 | Bottom 22% 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%. | 55% | Bottom 23% 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%. | 27% | Bottom 11% 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%. | 44% | Top 43% 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%. | 25% | Top 43% 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%. | 67% | 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%. | 33% | Top 20% |
Based on 93 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.5%
White Other3.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Mixed Other0.8%
Black African0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Asian Indian0.5%
Asian Other0.3%
Other0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Black Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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51.28709, -2.43125 · BA3 3NQ
School details
Local authorityBath and North East Somerset
RegionSouth West
URN137548
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.writhlington.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Writhlington School rated by Ofsted?
Writhlington School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 27 September 2023.
Is Writhlington School a good school?
Writhlington School scores 27.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 28% 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 Writhlington School in GCSEs?
Writhlington School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 40.3. 55% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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