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Humphrey Perkins School
Cotes Road, Barrow-upon-Soar, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 8JU, Leicestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
40.4 / 100
Bottom 40%
Better than 40% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
844
Capacity
1,106
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
76%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, achieving an Attainment 8 score of 48.6 and a commendable 74% of students attaining grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. The school excels in EBacc entry, with 83% of students participating, although parent satisfaction is moderate, with only 61% recommending the school. Overall, it offers a positive environment for students, ranking in the top 36% nationally for GCSE performance.
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Last inspected: 8 April 2025Quality 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. | 48.6 | Top 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%. | 74% | Top 30% 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 29% 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%. | 83% | Top 11% 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%. | 52% | Top 11% UK |
Parent View (158 responses)
★★★★3.1
Good range of extra-curricular
83%
Progress is communicated
78%
My child feels safe
77%
My child is happy
72%
My child makes good progress
71%
School has high expectations
71%
School keeps me informed
65%
Good range of subjects
62%
I'd recommend this school
61%
Behaviour is good
53%
School supports development
53%
School responds to concerns
46%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
White Other1.5%
Asian Indian1.4%
Black African1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Mixed Other0.9%
Asian Other0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
traveller_irish0.4%
Black Other0.2%
Other0.2%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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52.75539, -1.15197 · LE12 8JU
School details
Local authorityLeicestershire
RegionEast Midlands
URN137799
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.humphreyperkins.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Humphrey Perkins School rated by Ofsted?
Humphrey Perkins School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 April 2025.
Is Humphrey Perkins School a good school?
Humphrey Perkins School scores 40.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 40% 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 Humphrey Perkins School?
Based on 158 Ofsted Parent View responses, Humphrey Perkins School receives a satisfaction score of 63% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Humphrey Perkins School in GCSEs?
Humphrey Perkins School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.6. 74% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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