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Bramcote College
Moor Lane, Bramcote, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG9 3GA, Nottinghamshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
68.8 / 100
Top 31%
Better than 69% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
804
Capacity
600
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
134%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good and strong GCSE performance, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic achievement, particularly with an Attainment 8 score in the top 25% nationally. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths is commendable at 82%, while 64% progress to university, including 21% to top-third institutions. However, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 18%, which may be a consideration for parents prioritizing a broad curriculum.
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Last inspected: 28 February 2024Quality 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. | 51.3 | Top 25% 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%. | 82% | Top 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%. | 59% | Top 19% 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%. | 18% | Bottom 36% 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%. | 16% | Bottom 36% 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%. | 64% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 21% | Average |
Based on 47 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British67.4%
White Other6.5%
Asian Chinese5.7%
Asian Indian3.0%
Black African2.7%
Mixed Other2.6%
Asian Other2.1%
Asian Pakistani2.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.7%
Other0.9%
Black Caribbean0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Location
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52.93937, -1.25087 · NG9 3GA
School details
Local authorityNottinghamshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN138837
School typeAcademy converter
Websitebramcote.college/
Frequently asked questions
What is Bramcote College rated by Ofsted?
Bramcote College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 February 2024.
Is Bramcote College a good school?
Bramcote College scores 68.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 31% 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 Bramcote College in GCSEs?
Bramcote College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 51.3. 82% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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