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Rodillian Academy
Longthorpe Lane, Lofthouse, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF3 3PS, Leeds
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
76.8 / 100
Top 23%
Better than 77% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,654
Capacity
1,700
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with an Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 47% of schools nationwide. A notable 75% of students enter the EBacc, and 69% achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, indicating solid foundational skills. However, while 52% of students progress to university, only 17% attend top-third institutions, suggesting room for improvement in guiding students towards higher education pathways. Parent satisfaction is moderate at 68%, reflecting a mixed but generally positive view of the school community.
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Last inspected: 26 January 2016Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 46.4 | Top 47% 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%. | 69% | Top 43% 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%. | 52% | Top 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%. | 75% | Top 28% 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%. | 34% | Top 28% 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%. | 52% | 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%. | 17% | Average |
Based on 54 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (203 responses)
★★★★★3.4
Good range of subjects
90%
My child feels safe
87%
Behaviour is good
81%
Good range of extra-curricular
79%
School has high expectations
76%
My child makes good progress
73%
My child is happy
70%
Progress is communicated
70%
I'd recommend this school
68%
School keeps me informed
65%
School supports development
59%
School responds to concerns
41%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British81.0%
White Other4.4%
Black African3.4%
Mixed Other1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Other0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Asian Chinese0.7%
Black Other0.6%
Asian Indian0.5%
Asian Other0.4%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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53.73061, -1.50085 · WF3 3PS
School details
Local authorityLeeds
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN138336
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.rodillianacademy.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Rodillian Academy rated by Ofsted?
Rodillian Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 January 2016.
Is Rodillian Academy a good school?
Rodillian Academy scores 76.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 23% 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 Rodillian Academy?
Based on 203 Ofsted Parent View responses, Rodillian Academy receives a satisfaction score of 67% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Rodillian Academy in GCSEs?
Rodillian Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.4. 69% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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