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Caludon Castle School
Axholme Road, Wyken, Coventry, West Midlands, CV2 5BD, Coventry
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
47.7 / 100
Bottom 48%
Better than 48% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,514
Capacity
1,445
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
105%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 46.5, placing it in the top 46% nationally. Approximately 63% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 65% progress to university, though only 15% attend top-third institutions. While the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 26%, overall parent satisfaction appears positive.
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Last inspected: 26 January 2016Older 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. | 46.5 | Top 46% 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%. | 63% | Bottom 42% 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 45% 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%. | 26% | Bottom 34% 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%. | 15% | Bottom 34% 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%. | 65% | 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%. | 15% | Average |
Based on 144 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British57.5%
Asian Indian12.6%
Black African6.8%
White Other5.6%
Asian Other4.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.1%
Asian Pakistani2.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Other1.7%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Mixed Other0.9%
Asian Bangladeshi0.9%
Black Caribbean0.7%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Black Other0.5%
White Irish0.3%
Location
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52.41421, -1.45231 · CV2 5BD
School details
Local authorityCoventry
RegionWest Midlands
URN139292
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.caludoncastle.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Caludon Castle School rated by Ofsted?
Caludon Castle School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 January 2016.
Is Caludon Castle School a good school?
Caludon Castle School scores 47.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 48% 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 Caludon Castle School in GCSEs?
Caludon Castle School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.5. 63% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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