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The Kimberley School
Newdigate Street, Kimberley, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG16 2NJ, Nottinghamshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
67.7 / 100
Top 32%
Better than 68% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,384
Capacity
1,392
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong GCSE results, including an Attainment 8 score in the top 26% nationally, this school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with 80% of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. Additionally, 57% of students progress to university, with a quarter attending top-third institutions. However, EBacc entry is relatively low at 24%, which may be a consideration for parents focusing on a broad curriculum.
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Last inspected: 26 September 2017Older 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. | 51.0 | Top 26% 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%. | 80% | Top 15% 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%. | 50% | Top 36% 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%. | 24% | Bottom 49% 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%. | 21% | Bottom 49% 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%. | 57% | 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%. | 24% | Above avg |
Based on 103 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.2%
White Other1.7%
Mixed Other1.5%
Asian Chinese1.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Black African1.2%
Asian Other0.9%
Asian Indian0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Other0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Black Caribbean0.4%
White Irish0.2%
Black Other0.1%
Location
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52.99896, -1.25230 · NG16 2NJ
School details
Local authorityNottinghamshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN138641
School typeAcademy converter
Websitekimberleyschool.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is The Kimberley School rated by Ofsted?
The Kimberley School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 September 2017.
Is The Kimberley School a good school?
The Kimberley School scores 67.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 32% 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 Kimberley School in GCSEs?
The Kimberley School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 51.0. 80% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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