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Castle Donington College
Mount Pleasant, Castle Donington, Derby, Derbyshire, DE74 2LN, Leicestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
58.6 / 100
Top 41%
Better than 59% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
684
Capacity
645
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
106%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE results, where it ranks in the top 38% nationally for Attainment 8, achieving an average score of 48.2. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths stands at 73%, with 55% reaching grade 5 or above, indicating a strong foundation in core subjects. However, with an EBacc entry rate of only 31%, there may be limited opportunities for students pursuing a broader academic curriculum.
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Last inspected: 9 January 2019Older 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. | 48.2 | Top 38% 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%. | 73% | Top 31% 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%. | 55% | Top 26% 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%. | 31% | Bottom 40% 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 40% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.4%
White Other3.9%
Mixed Other1.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Asian Other1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
White Irish0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Black African0.4%
Asian Indian0.1%
Other0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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52.83983, -1.33596 · DE74 2LN
School details
Local authorityLeicestershire
RegionEast Midlands
URN138820
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.cdcollege.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Castle Donington College rated by Ofsted?
Castle Donington College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 9 January 2019.
Is Castle Donington College a good school?
Castle Donington College scores 58.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 41% 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 Castle Donington College in GCSEs?
Castle Donington College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.2. 73% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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