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The Dean Academy
Church Road, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 5DZ, Gloucestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
35.8 / 100
Bottom 36%
Better than 36% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
734
Capacity
1,095
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
67%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 65% nationally. While 58% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, there is room for improvement, especially in the percentage of students reaching grade 5 or higher, which stands at 32%. Overall, parents can expect a supportive environment with a focus on academic achievement, although the school is rated lower than 36% of its peers according to the LocaleIQ score.
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Last inspected: 22 September 2021Older inspection ⓘQuality 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. | 43.1 | Bottom 35% 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%. | 58% | Bottom 29% 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%. | 32% | Bottom 21% 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%. | 38% | Bottom 41% 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%. | 18% | Bottom 41% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.4%
White Other2.5%
Black African1.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Mixed Other0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Asian Indian0.4%
Black Other0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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51.72186, -2.53589 · GL15 5DZ
School details
Local authorityGloucestershire
RegionSouth West
URN138421
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.thedeanacademy.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is The Dean Academy rated by Ofsted?
The Dean Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 September 2021.
Is The Dean Academy a good school?
The Dean Academy scores 35.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 36% 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 The Dean Academy in GCSEs?
The Dean Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.1. 58% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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