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Gosford Hill School
Oxford Road, Kidlington, Oxfordshire, OX5 2NT, Oxfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
43.4 / 100
Bottom 43%
Better than 43% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
848
Capacity
1,100
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
77%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 45.3, placing it above the national average. A commendable 78% of students progress to university, although only 25% reach top-third institutions, indicating room for growth in higher education pathways. Parent satisfaction appears strong, but the school's EBacc entry rate of 28% may suggest limited engagement with a broader curriculum.
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Last inspected: 15 February 2022Quality 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. | 45.3 | Bottom 47% 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%. | 62% | Bottom 39% 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%. | 42% | Bottom 44% 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%. | 28% | Bottom 43% 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%. | 19% | Bottom 43% 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%. | 78% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 25% | Above avg |
Based on 55 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British59.6%
White Other11.3%
Black African5.2%
Asian Indian4.2%
Mixed Other3.3%
Asian Other3.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.7%
Other2.6%
Mixed W+Asian2.4%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Asian Pakistani1.2%
Asian Chinese1.1%
Black Other0.7%
Black Caribbean0.5%
White Irish0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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51.81624, -1.27915 · OX5 2NT
School details
Local authorityOxfordshire
RegionSouth East
URN138897
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Gosford Hill School rated by Ofsted?
Gosford Hill School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 February 2022.
Is Gosford Hill School a good school?
Gosford Hill School scores 43.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 43% 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 Gosford Hill School in GCSEs?
Gosford Hill School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.3. 62% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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