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Gartree High School
Ridge Way, Oadby, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 5TQ, Leicestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
76.4 / 100
Top 24%
Better than 76% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
909
Capacity
925
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong GCSE results, this school boasts an impressive 87% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and ranks in the top 17% nationally for Attainment 8. The high EBacc entry rate of 89% reflects a commitment to a broad curriculum, while parent satisfaction is notably high, with 90% recommending the school. However, further insights into specific areas of improvement could enhance the overall picture for prospective families.
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Last inspected: 25 February 2025Quality 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. | 54.0 | Top 17% 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%. | 87% | Top 8% 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%. | 65% | Top 13% 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%. | 89% | Top 11% 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%. | 52% | Top 11% UK |
Parent View (186 responses)
★★★★4.1
Good range of extra-curricular
93%
Good range of subjects
91%
Progress is communicated
91%
My child is happy
90%
I'd recommend this school
90%
My child feels safe
89%
My child makes good progress
89%
School keeps me informed
89%
Behaviour is good
87%
School supports development
86%
School has high expectations
86%
School responds to concerns
68%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British38.5%
Asian Indian27.3%
Asian Pakistani7.5%
Mixed W+Asian5.9%
White Other3.6%
Black African3.6%
Mixed Other3.1%
Other2.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.7%
Asian Other1.5%
Black Caribbean0.8%
Asian Bangladeshi0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Black Other0.4%
Location
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52.58837, -1.07394 · LE2 5TQ
School details
Local authorityLeicestershire
RegionEast Midlands
URN138155
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.gartree.leics.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Gartree High School rated by Ofsted?
Gartree High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 February 2025.
Is Gartree High School a good school?
Gartree High School scores 76.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 24% 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 Gartree High School?
Based on 186 Ofsted Parent View responses, Gartree High School receives a satisfaction score of 83% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Gartree High School in GCSEs?
Gartree High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 54.0. 87% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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