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Aldridge School - A Science College
Tynings Lane, Aldridge, Walsall, West Midlands, WS9 0BG, Walsall
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
45.9 / 100
Bottom 46%
Better than 46% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,585
Capacity
1,489
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
106%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 66% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. While GCSE Attainment 8 scores are slightly above the national average, the percentage of students progressing to top-third universities is relatively modest at 22%. Overall, the school offers a supportive environment with a commendable university progression rate of 72%, making it a viable option for families in Walsall.
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Last inspected: 8 February 2017Older 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. | 45.1 | Bottom 46% 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%. | 66% | Top 49% 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 42% 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%. | 53% | Top 23% 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%. | 38% | Top 23% 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%. | 72% | 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 112 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British57.7%
Asian Pakistani15.1%
Asian Indian6.6%
Black African4.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.8%
Mixed Other2.5%
White Other2.3%
Black Caribbean2.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.8%
Asian Other1.8%
Asian Chinese0.8%
Other0.7%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Black Other0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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52.59780, -1.92545 · WS9 0BG
School details
Local authorityWalsall
RegionWest Midlands
URN137974
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.aldridgeschool.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Aldridge School - A Science College rated by Ofsted?
Aldridge School - A Science College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 February 2017.
Is Aldridge School - A Science College a good school?
Aldridge School - A Science College scores 45.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 46% 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 Aldridge School - A Science College in GCSEs?
Aldridge School - A Science College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.1. 66% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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