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The Centre School
High Street, Cottenham, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 8UA, Cambridgeshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
31.5 / 100
Bottom 32%
Better than 32% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
137
Capacity
130
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
105%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this school offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-19. However, it's important to note that GCSE attainment figures indicate challenges, with no students achieving a grade 4 or above in English and Maths. While the school ranks better than 32% of its peers according to LocaleIQ, parents should consider these academic performance metrics when making their decision.
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Last inspected: 21 May 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. | 1.5 | 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 |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.5.8%
traveller_irish2.2%
Mixed Other1.5%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Gypsy/Roma0.7%
White Irish0.7%
Location
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52.28256, 0.12503 · CB24 8UA
School details
Local authorityCambridgeshire
RegionEast of England
URN137594
School typeAcademy special converter
Websitewww.astreacentreschool.org
Frequently asked questions
What is The Centre School rated by Ofsted?
The Centre School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 May 2024.
Is The Centre School a good school?
The Centre School scores 31.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 32% 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 The Centre School in GCSEs?
The Centre School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 1.5. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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