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The Thomas Lord Audley School
Monkwick Avenue, Monkwick, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8NJ, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
47.3 / 100
Bottom 47%
Better than 47% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
921
Capacity
840
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
110%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 42.3, placing it in the top 69% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 90% of respondents expressing happiness with their child's education. However, the percentage of students achieving grade 5 or higher in English and Maths stands at 42%, indicating room for improvement in these key subjects.
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Last inspected: 21 April 2016Older 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. | 42.3 | Bottom 31% 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%. | 61% | Bottom 37% 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%. | 42% | Bottom 45% 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%. | 14% | Bottom 24% 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%. | 11% | Bottom 24% UK |
Parent View (146 responses)
★★★★4.1
Progress is communicated
95%
Good range of subjects
94%
Good range of extra-curricular
93%
My child makes good progress
91%
School has high expectations
91%
I'd recommend this school
90%
My child is happy
90%
My child feels safe
88%
Behaviour is good
88%
School supports development
85%
School keeps me informed
73%
School responds to concerns
66%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.2%
White Other3.8%
Black African1.6%
Mixed Other1.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.4%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Other0.9%
Asian Other0.4%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Black Other0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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51.86885, 0.90292 · CO2 8NJ
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN137937
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.tla.essex.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Thomas Lord Audley School rated by Ofsted?
The Thomas Lord Audley School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 April 2016.
Is The Thomas Lord Audley School a good school?
The Thomas Lord Audley School scores 47.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 47% 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 The Thomas Lord Audley School?
Based on 146 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Thomas Lord Audley School receives a satisfaction score of 82% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at The Thomas Lord Audley School in GCSEs?
The Thomas Lord Audley School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.3. 61% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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