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Churchdown School
Winston Road, Churchdown, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL3 2RB, Gloucestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
67.3 / 100
Top 33%
Better than 67% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,447
Capacity
1,332
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
109%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong GCSE results, the school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with an Attainment 8 score of 51.5, placing it in the top 24% nationally. A commendable 78% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, though the EBacc entry rate is low at 18%. Parent satisfaction appears high, making it a favorable option for families in Gloucestershire.
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Last inspected: 4 July 2012Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 51.5 | Top 24% 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%. | 78% | Top 21% 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%. | 54% | Top 28% 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 32% 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%. | 14% | Bottom 32% 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%. | 53% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 7% | Below avg |
Based on 94 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British80.4%
White Other5.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.6%
Asian Indian1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Asian Other1.5%
Mixed Other1.5%
Black African0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Black Other0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Other0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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51.88189, -2.17793 · GL3 2RB
School details
Local authorityGloucestershire
RegionSouth West
URN137634
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.churchdownschool.com/
Frequently asked questions
What is Churchdown School rated by Ofsted?
Churchdown School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 July 2012.
Is Churchdown School a good school?
Churchdown School scores 67.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 33% 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 Churchdown School in GCSEs?
Churchdown School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 51.5. 78% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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