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South Charnwood High School
Broad Lane, Markfield, Leicestershire, LE67 9TB, Leicestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
49.6 / 100
Bottom 50%
Better than 50% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
867
Capacity
870
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong parent satisfaction at 80%, this school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE results where the Attainment 8 score is above the national average. While 66% of students achieve at least a grade 4 in English and Maths, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 17%, indicating room for improvement in this area. Overall, it offers a supportive environment with commendable academic outcomes.
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Last inspected: 11 June 2019Older 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%. | 66% | Top 49% 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%. | 43% | Bottom 48% 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%. | 17% | Bottom 37% 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 37% UK |
Parent View (138 responses)
★★★★★3.7
Good range of subjects
90%
My child feels safe
85%
My child makes good progress
84%
School has high expectations
83%
Progress is communicated
83%
Good range of extra-curricular
83%
My child is happy
80%
I'd recommend this school
80%
Behaviour is good
78%
School supports development
73%
School keeps me informed
72%
School responds to concerns
62%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.1%
White Other3.7%
Black African2.2%
Mixed W+Asian2.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.7%
Mixed Other1.6%
Asian Indian1.5%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Asian Other0.3%
Black Other0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Other0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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52.67949, -1.30350 · LE67 9TB
School details
Local authorityLeicestershire
RegionEast Midlands
URN139442
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is South Charnwood High School rated by Ofsted?
South Charnwood High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 June 2019.
Is South Charnwood High School a good school?
South Charnwood High School scores 49.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 50% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about South Charnwood High School?
Based on 138 Ofsted Parent View responses, South Charnwood High School receives a satisfaction score of 75% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at South Charnwood High School in GCSEs?
South Charnwood High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.5. 66% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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