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Rawlins
Loughborough Road, Quorn, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 8DY, Leicestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
18.3 / 100
Bottom 18%
Better than 18% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
1,506
Capacity
1,522
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 45.0, this secondary school performs above the national average, particularly in sending 80% of its students to university, with 40% attending top-third institutions. However, it is currently rated as "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted, which may be a consideration for parents. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 68% recommending the school, indicating some areas for growth in community engagement and overall experience.
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Last inspected: 26 November 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal 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. | 45.0 | Bottom 46% 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 47% 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%. | 46% | Top 46% 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%. | 13% | Bottom 19% 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%. | 9% | Bottom 19% 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%. | 80% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 40% | Top 20% |
Based on 157 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (476 responses)
★★★★★3.3
Good range of extra-curricular
94%
Good range of subjects
90%
My child feels safe
81%
My child is happy
76%
School has high expectations
73%
My child makes good progress
72%
I'd recommend this school
68%
Progress is communicated
64%
School keeps me informed
63%
Behaviour is good
63%
School supports development
63%
School responds to concerns
49%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British82.7%
White Other3.1%
Mixed W+Asian2.2%
Asian Indian1.8%
Asian Bangladeshi1.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.5%
Mixed Other1.0%
Black African0.9%
Asian Other0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Other0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Black Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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52.74510, -1.17121 · LE12 8DY
School details
Local authorityLeicestershire
RegionEast Midlands
URN137640
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.rawlins.embracemat.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Rawlins rated by Ofsted?
Rawlins was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 November 2024.
Is Rawlins a good school?
Rawlins scores 18.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 18% 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 Rawlins?
Based on 476 Ofsted Parent View responses, Rawlins receives a satisfaction score of 67% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Rawlins in GCSEs?
Rawlins achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.0. 64% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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