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The Clarendon Academy
Frome Road, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 0DJ, Wiltshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
26.8 / 100
Bottom 27%
Better than 27% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,103
Capacity
1,300
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
85%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates a solid commitment to student development. It boasts GCSE Attainment 8 scores in the top 80% nationally, although only 56% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, which may be a consideration for parents. Additionally, 57% of pupils progress to university, with a small percentage reaching top-third institutions, indicating opportunities for higher education pathways.
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Last inspected: 28 November 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. | 39.8 | Bottom 20% 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%. | 56% | Bottom 24% 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%. | 27% | Bottom 11% 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%. | 30% | Bottom 31% 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%. | 14% | Bottom 31% 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%. | 6% | Below avg |
Based on 54 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British83.5%
White Other8.1%
Other1.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.6%
Mixed Other1.6%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Black Other0.5%
Black African0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Indian0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Asian Other0.1%
Location
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51.31156, -2.21784 · BA14 0DJ
School details
Local authorityWiltshire
RegionSouth West
URN138885
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.clarendonacademy.com/
Frequently asked questions
What is The Clarendon Academy rated by Ofsted?
The Clarendon Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 November 2017.
Is The Clarendon Academy a good school?
The Clarendon Academy scores 26.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 27% 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 Clarendon Academy in GCSEs?
The Clarendon Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.8. 56% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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