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Higham Lane School
Shanklin Drive, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV10 0BJ, Warwickshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
85.1 / 100
Top 15%
Better than 85% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,477
Capacity
1,530
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and strong GCSE results, including an Attainment 8 score in the top 22% nationally, this secondary school demonstrates a solid commitment to academic excellence. The 78% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths, alongside an impressive 82% EBacc entry rate, reflects a robust curriculum. Parent satisfaction is relatively high at 74%, although there is room for improvement in further enhancing the overall experience for families.
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Last inspected: 1 May 2019Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 52.3 | Top 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%. | 78% | Top 20% 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%. | 62% | Top 16% 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%. | 82% | Top 17% 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%. | 43% | Top 17% 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%. | 79% | 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%. | 22% | Above avg |
Based on 104 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (185 responses)
★★★★★3.6
School has high expectations
90%
Good range of extra-curricular
87%
Good range of subjects
86%
My child feels safe
82%
My child makes good progress
80%
Behaviour is good
78%
Progress is communicated
77%
School keeps me informed
77%
My child is happy
74%
I'd recommend this school
74%
School supports development
67%
School responds to concerns
43%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British71.0%
Asian Indian9.6%
Asian Other3.9%
White Other2.8%
Black African2.6%
Asian Pakistani2.5%
Mixed Other1.9%
Other1.2%
Asian Chinese1.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Black Other0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Black Caribbean0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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52.53308, -1.45545 · CV10 0BJ
School details
Local authorityWarwickshire
RegionWest Midlands
URN137767
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.highamlaneschool.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Higham Lane School rated by Ofsted?
Higham Lane School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 May 2019.
Is Higham Lane School a good school?
Higham Lane School scores 85.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 15% 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 Higham Lane School?
Based on 185 Ofsted Parent View responses, Higham Lane School receives a satisfaction score of 71% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Higham Lane School in GCSEs?
Higham Lane School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 52.3. 78% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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