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Meden School
Burns Lane, Warsop, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG20 0QN, Nottinghamshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
40.3 / 100
Bottom 40%
Better than 40% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,064
Capacity
1,356
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
78%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, achieving an Attainment 8 score of 44.0, which places it in the top 61% of schools in the UK. A notable 82% of students progress to university, although only 18% gain entry to top-third institutions. While 63% of pupils achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 15%, which may be a consideration for parents focusing on a broad curriculum.
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Last inspected: 27 June 2023Quality 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. | 44.0 | Bottom 39% 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%. | 63% | Bottom 42% 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%. | 35% | Bottom 28% 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%. | 15% | Bottom 22% 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%. | 11% | Bottom 22% 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%. | 82% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 18% | Average |
Based on 22 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British97.2%
White Other0.8%
Black Other0.7%
Black African0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Asian Other0.2%
Asian Indian0.1%
Other0.1%
Location
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53.20901, -1.14897 · NG20 0QN
School details
Local authorityNottinghamshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN138411
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.medenschool.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Meden School rated by Ofsted?
Meden School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 27 June 2023.
Is Meden School a good school?
Meden School scores 40.3/100 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 Meden School in GCSEs?
Meden School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.0. 63% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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