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Kingswinford Academy
Water Street, Kingswinford, West Midlands, DY6 7AD, Dudley
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
49.4 / 100
Bottom 49%
Better than 49% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
919
Capacity
899
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
102%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and GCSE Attainment 8 scores placing it in the top 47% of schools nationally, this academy demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with 67% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. However, the entry rate for the EBacc is relatively low at 38%, which may be a consideration for parents focusing on a broad curriculum. Overall, the school shows a commitment to student achievement and satisfaction.
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Last inspected: 15 July 2015Older 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. | 46.3 | Top 47% 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%. | 67% | Top 48% 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%. | 41% | Bottom 43% 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%. | 38% | Top 39% 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%. | 27% | Top 39% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British67.8%
Asian Pakistani10.2%
Mixed Other4.1%
Asian Indian3.5%
Mixed W+Asian3.3%
White Other1.6%
Black African1.6%
Asian Other1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
Other1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Asian Chinese0.7%
Black Other0.4%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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52.49982, -2.16659 · DY6 7AD
School details
Local authorityDudley
RegionWest Midlands
URN137773
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Kingswinford Academy rated by Ofsted?
Kingswinford Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 July 2015.
Is Kingswinford Academy a good school?
Kingswinford Academy scores 49.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 49% 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 Kingswinford Academy in GCSEs?
Kingswinford Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.3. 67% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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