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William Brookes School
Farley Road, Much Wenlock, Shropshire, TF13 6NB, Shropshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
5.5 / 100
Bottom 6%
Better than 6% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
820
Capacity
932
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
88%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 41.4, the school performs better than 73% of schools nationally, but it has room for improvement, particularly in English and Maths, where only 54% of students achieve a grade 4 or above. Although 54% of pupils progress to university, only 15% attend top-third institutions, indicating a need for enhanced support in higher education pathways. The school's Ofsted rating of "Requires Improvement" suggests that parents may want to consider this when evaluating options.
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Last inspected: 8 May 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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. | 41.4 | Bottom 27% 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%. | 54% | Bottom 21% 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%. | 38% | Bottom 33% 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%. | 19% | Bottom 23% 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%. | 11% | Bottom 23% 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%. | 54% | Average |
| 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 46 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
White Other1.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Mixed Other0.7%
Asian Indian0.5%
White Irish0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Black Other0.2%
Asian Other0.1%
Black African0.1%
Location
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52.60246, -2.55650 · TF13 6NB
School details
Local authorityShropshire
RegionWest Midlands
URN139769
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewilliambrookes.com/
Frequently asked questions
What is William Brookes School rated by Ofsted?
William Brookes School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 May 2024.
Is William Brookes School a good school?
William Brookes School scores 5.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 6% 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 William Brookes School in GCSEs?
William Brookes School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.4. 54% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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