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The Swanage School
High Street, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 2PH, Dorset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
23.0 / 100
Bottom 23%
Better than 23% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
339
Capacity
360
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE attainment, where it ranks in the top 90% nationally. While the percentage of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths is lower at 38%, the overall environment is supportive, as indicated by a LocaleIQ score better than 23% of schools. Parents may want to consider the school's strengths alongside areas for improvement in academic outcomes.
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Last inspected: 7 November 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & 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. | 36.9 | Bottom 10% 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%. | 38% | Bottom 3% 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%. | 20% | Bottom 4% 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%. | 7% | Bottom 4% 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%. | 3% | Bottom 4% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British82.0%
White Other5.9%
Asian Indian3.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Other0.9%
Black African0.9%
Mixed Other0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Location
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50.61095, -1.98426 · BH19 2PH
School details
Local authorityDorset
RegionSouth West
URN139376
School typeFree schools
Websitewww.theswanageschool.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is The Swanage School rated by Ofsted?
The Swanage School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 November 2023.
Is The Swanage School a good school?
The Swanage School scores 23.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 23% 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 Swanage School in GCSEs?
The Swanage School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 36.9. 38% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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