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Wreake Valley Academy
Parkstone Road, Syston, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 1LY, Leicestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
28.3 / 100
Bottom 28%
Better than 28% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,126
Capacity
1,482
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
76%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 39.7, placing it in the top 81% nationally. While 63% of students progress to university, only 9% gain admission to top-third institutions, indicating room for improvement in preparing students for competitive higher education. Overall, the school offers a supportive environment, although its LocaleIQ score suggests it faces challenges compared to other schools in the region.
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Last inspected: 9 February 2022Quality 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. | 39.7 | Bottom 19% 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%. | 59% | Bottom 32% 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%. | 34% | Bottom 26% 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%. | 5% | Bottom 10% 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%. | 5% | Bottom 10% 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%. | 9% | Below avg |
Based on 67 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British82.9%
Asian Indian5.3%
White Other2.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Black African1.5%
Mixed Other1.4%
Asian Other1.2%
Black Other0.4%
Other0.4%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Mixed W+B African0.1%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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52.70449, -1.06867 · LE7 1LY
School details
Local authorityLeicestershire
RegionEast Midlands
URN137983
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.wreake.bepschools.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Wreake Valley Academy rated by Ofsted?
Wreake Valley Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 9 February 2022.
Is Wreake Valley Academy a good school?
Wreake Valley Academy scores 28.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 28% 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 Wreake Valley Academy in GCSEs?
Wreake Valley Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.7. 59% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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