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Neston High School
Raby Park Road, Neston, Cheshire, CH64 9NH, Cheshire West and Chester
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
39.6 / 100
Bottom 40%
Better than 40% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,724
Capacity
1,719
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 43.4, placing it in the top 64% of schools nationally. While 64% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, there is room for improvement in higher grade attainment, as only 37% reach grade 5 or above. The school also supports a significant percentage of students progressing to university, with 59% continuing their education after graduation.
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Last inspected: 15 May 2013Older 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. | 43.4 | Bottom 37% 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%. | 64% | Bottom 46% 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%. | 37% | Bottom 31% 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%. | 33% | Bottom 37% 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%. | 16% | Bottom 37% 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%. | 59% | 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%. | 16% | Average |
Based on 142 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.3%
White Other1.9%
Mixed Other1.3%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Asian Other0.5%
Other0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Black African0.2%
Black Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Indian0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Location
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53.29683, -3.05505 · CH64 9NH
School details
Local authorityCheshire West and Chester
RegionNorth West
URN138318
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.nestonhigh.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Neston High School rated by Ofsted?
Neston High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 May 2013.
Is Neston High School a good school?
Neston High School scores 39.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 40% 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 Neston High School in GCSEs?
Neston High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.4. 64% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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