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Ashfield Comprehensive School
Sutton Road, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG17 8HP, Nottinghamshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
81.1 / 100
Top 19%
Better than 81% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
2,584
Capacity
3,146
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
82%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score better than 81% of schools, this secondary school demonstrates strong overall performance. The GCSE Attainment 8 score of 47.8 and a 69% pass rate in English and Maths at grade 4 or above indicate solid academic achievement, although only 11% of students progress to top-third universities. Parents may appreciate the school's commitment to a broad curriculum, as evidenced by a 50% EBacc entry rate.
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Last inspected: 7 March 2012Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 69% | Top 41% 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%. | 44% | Top 49% 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%. | 50% | Top 27% 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%. | 34% | Top 27% 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%. | 52% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 11% | Below avg |
Based on 235 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.4%
White Other4.1%
Black African1.4%
Mixed Other1.2%
Asian Chinese1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Other0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Asian Other0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Black Other0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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53.11013, -1.27032 · NG17 8HP
School details
Local authorityNottinghamshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN137981
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.ashfield.ttct.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Ashfield Comprehensive School rated by Ofsted?
Ashfield Comprehensive School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 March 2012.
Is Ashfield Comprehensive School a good school?
Ashfield Comprehensive School scores 81.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 19% 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 Ashfield Comprehensive School in GCSEs?
Ashfield Comprehensive School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.8. 69% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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