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Harlington Upper School
Goswell End Road, Harlington, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 6NX, Central Bedfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
59.1 / 100
Top 41%
Better than 59% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,198
Capacity
1,360
Ages
13–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
88%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, achieving a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 47.8, placing it in the top 39% of schools nationally. A commendable 76% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, though only 34% enter the EBacc. The school supports a strong progression to university, with 63% of students continuing their education, including 18% attending top-third institutions.
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Last inspected: 3 October 2023Quality 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. | 47.8 | Top 39% 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%. | 76% | Top 25% 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%. | 48% | Top 39% 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%. | 34% | Bottom 48% 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%. | 21% | Bottom 48% 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%. | 63% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 18% | Average |
Based on 142 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British63.9%
Mixed Other8.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.6%
Asian Indian3.2%
Black African3.2%
White Other3.1%
Mixed W+Asian2.4%
Black Caribbean2.0%
Asian Pakistani1.8%
Other1.5%
White Irish1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Asian Other0.6%
Black Other0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Location
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51.96769, -0.48750 · LU5 6NX
School details
Local authorityCentral Bedfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN137941
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.harlington.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Harlington Upper School rated by Ofsted?
Harlington Upper School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 October 2023.
Is Harlington Upper School a good school?
Harlington Upper School scores 59.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 41% 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 Harlington Upper School in GCSEs?
Harlington Upper School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.8. 76% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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