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Sir Harry Smith Community College
Eastrea Road, Whittlesey, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE7 1XB, Cambridgeshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
9.2 / 100
Bottom 9%
Better than 9% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,104
Capacity
1,210
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
91%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly in GCSE attainment, where it ranks in the top 77% nationally. However, only 57% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, and parent satisfaction is relatively low at 43%. Approximately 65% of students progress to university, with 16% attending top-third institutions, indicating a pathway to higher education for many.
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Last inspected: 12 November 2014Older 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. | 40.6 | Bottom 23% 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%. | 57% | Bottom 27% 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 24% 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%. | 30% | Bottom 38% 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%. | 17% | Bottom 38% 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%. | 65% | 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%. | 16% | Average |
Based on 82 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (61 responses)
★★★★★2.4
Good range of extra-curricular
79%
Good range of subjects
67%
Progress is communicated
57%
My child feels safe
53%
My child is happy
53%
My child makes good progress
48%
School keeps me informed
46%
School supports development
44%
I'd recommend this school
43%
School has high expectations
43%
School responds to concerns
39%
Behaviour is good
36%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.2%
White Other5.1%
Black African1.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Mixed Other1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Asian Indian0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Asian Other0.5%
Other0.5%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
traveller_irish0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Location
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52.55894, -0.11806 · PE7 1XB
School details
Local authorityCambridgeshire
RegionEast of England
URN138053
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Sir Harry Smith Community College rated by Ofsted?
Sir Harry Smith Community College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 November 2014.
Is Sir Harry Smith Community College a good school?
Sir Harry Smith Community College scores 9.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 9% 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 Sir Harry Smith Community College?
Based on 61 Ofsted Parent View responses, Sir Harry Smith Community College receives a satisfaction score of 48% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Sir Harry Smith Community College in GCSEs?
Sir Harry Smith Community College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 40.6. 57% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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