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Church Stretton School
Shrewsbury Road, Church Stretton, Shropshire, SY6 6EX, Shropshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
48.7 / 100
Bottom 49%
Better than 49% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
538
Capacity
600
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
90%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 46.0, placing it in the top 49% of schools nationally. Approximately 67% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, which is a positive indicator of foundational skills, though only 13% of students enter the EBacc. Overall, the school offers a supportive environment with decent academic outcomes, making it a viable option for parents considering secondary education.
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Last inspected: 5 February 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. | 46.0 | Top 49% 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%. | 67% | Top 48% 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%. | 45% | Top 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%. | 13% | Bottom 19% 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%. | 9% | Bottom 19% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.4%
White Other3.5%
Asian Pakistani1.3%
Asian Other0.7%
Other0.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
White Irish0.4%
Asian Indian0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Mixed Other0.2%
Black African0.2%
Location
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52.54479, -2.80511 · SY6 6EX
School details
Local authorityShropshire
RegionWest Midlands
URN139455
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Church Stretton School rated by Ofsted?
Church Stretton School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 February 2019.
Is Church Stretton School a good school?
Church Stretton School scores 48.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 49% 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 Church Stretton School in GCSEs?
Church Stretton School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.0. 67% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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