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The Joseph Whitaker School
Warsop Lane, Rainworth, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG21 0AG, Nottinghamshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
26.4 / 100
Bottom 26%
Better than 26% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,328
Capacity
1,250
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
106%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with an Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 64% of schools nationwide. While 59% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, parent satisfaction is moderate at 71%, indicating room for improvement in community engagement. Approximately 66% of students progress to university, with 25% attending top-third institutions, reflecting a commitment to higher education pathways.
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Last inspected: 12 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. | 43.2 | Bottom 36% 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%. | 59% | Bottom 31% 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%. | 38% | Bottom 35% 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%. | 49% | Top 36% 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%. | 28% | Top 36% 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%. | 66% | 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%. | 25% | Above avg |
Based on 88 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (170 responses)
★★★★★3.3
Good range of extra-curricular
85%
Good range of subjects
84%
School has high expectations
78%
My child makes good progress
77%
My child feels safe
76%
My child is happy
74%
Progress is communicated
74%
I'd recommend this school
71%
Behaviour is good
67%
School supports development
61%
School responds to concerns
57%
School keeps me informed
51%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.8%
White Other3.6%
Mixed Other1.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.5%
Black African1.1%
Other0.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Asian Indian0.6%
Black Other0.5%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Asian Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Location
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53.11453, -1.12124 · NG21 0AG
School details
Local authorityNottinghamshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN137628
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.josephwhitaker.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is The Joseph Whitaker School rated by Ofsted?
The Joseph Whitaker School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 November 2024.
Is The Joseph Whitaker School a good school?
The Joseph Whitaker School scores 26.4/100 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.
What do parents say about The Joseph Whitaker School?
Based on 170 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Joseph Whitaker School receives a satisfaction score of 67% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at The Joseph Whitaker School in GCSEs?
The Joseph Whitaker School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.2. 59% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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