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Wykham Park
Ruskin Road, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 9HY, Oxfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
17.2 / 100
Bottom 17%
Better than 17% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
832
Capacity
1,285
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
65%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score that ranks in the top 6% nationally. However, only 50% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, which may be a consideration for parents. The school also has a university progression rate of 55%, with a smaller percentage advancing to top-third universities.
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Last inspected: 15 May 2018Older 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. | 34.8 | Bottom 6% 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%. | 50% | Bottom 13% 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%. | 25% | Bottom 10% 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%. | 47% | Top 50% 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%. | 22% | Top 50% 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%. | 55% | 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%. | 10% | Below avg |
Based on 31 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British48.6%
White Other15.3%
Asian Pakistani9.6%
Black African7.2%
Asian Indian3.6%
Other2.9%
Mixed W+Asian2.8%
Mixed Other2.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.6%
Gypsy/Roma1.3%
Asian Other1.3%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Black Caribbean0.7%
Black Other0.5%
White Irish0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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52.04957, -1.34438 · OX16 9HY
School details
Local authorityOxfordshire
RegionSouth East
URN138499
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Wykham Park rated by Ofsted?
Wykham Park was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 May 2018.
Is Wykham Park a good school?
Wykham Park scores 17.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 17% 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 Wykham Park in GCSEs?
Wykham Park achieved an Attainment 8 score of 34.8. 50% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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