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Breckland School
Crown Street, Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 0PE, Suffolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
35.2 / 100
Bottom 35%
Better than 35% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
613
Capacity
620
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted since 2017, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 69% nationally. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths stands at 60%, although only 33% reach grade 5 or above, indicating room for improvement in higher attainment levels. The school's LocaleIQ score suggests it performs better than 35% of schools, providing a supportive environment for students aged 11-16.
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Last inspected: 19 September 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. | 42.4 | Bottom 31% 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%. | 60% | Bottom 33% 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%. | 33% | Bottom 22% 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% | Top 47% 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%. | 23% | Top 47% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British82.9%
White Other11.1%
Mixed Other1.5%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Black Other0.2%
Asian Indian0.2%
Other0.2%
Location
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52.44051, 0.60287 · IP27 0PE
School details
Local authoritySuffolk
RegionEast of England
URN138250
School typeFree schools
Websitewww.brecklandschool.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Breckland School rated by Ofsted?
Breckland School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 September 2017.
Is Breckland School a good school?
Breckland School scores 35.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 35% 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 Breckland School in GCSEs?
Breckland School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.4. 60% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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