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Sir Thomas Fremantle School
George Pass Avenue, Winslow, Buckinghamshire, MK18 3GH, Buckinghamshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
30.6 / 100
Bottom 31%
Better than 31% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
632
Capacity
650
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in its GCSE results where the Attainment 8 score is above the national average. Notably, 61% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, and a strong 78% enter the EBacc. However, only 24% attain grade 5 or above in these core subjects, which may be a consideration for parents prioritizing higher academic achievement.
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Last inspected: 6 May 2015Older 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. | 40.4 | Bottom 22% 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%. | 61% | Bottom 36% 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%. | 24% | Bottom 8% 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%. | 78% | Top 39% 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%. | 27% | Top 39% 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%. | 62% | 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%. | 16% | Average |
Based on 63 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British75.9%
White Other7.0%
Black African3.0%
Mixed W+Asian2.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.9%
Mixed Other1.7%
Asian Pakistani1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Asian Other0.6%
Black Other0.6%
Asian Indian0.6%
Other0.6%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Black Caribbean0.5%
traveller_irish0.3%
Location
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51.94891, -0.89017 · MK18 3GH
School details
Local authorityBuckinghamshire
RegionSouth East
URN139663
School typeFree schools
Websitewww.sirthomasfremantle.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Sir Thomas Fremantle School rated by Ofsted?
Sir Thomas Fremantle School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 May 2015.
Is Sir Thomas Fremantle School a good school?
Sir Thomas Fremantle School scores 30.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 31% 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 Sir Thomas Fremantle School in GCSEs?
Sir Thomas Fremantle School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 40.4. 61% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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