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Nicholas Chamberlaine School
Bulkington Road, Bedworth, Warwickshire, CV12 9EA, Warwickshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
19.9 / 100
Bottom 20%
Better than 20% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,427
Capacity
1,593
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
90%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in its GCSE results, where it ranks in the top 90% nationally for Attainment 8 scores. While 51% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, only 25% reach grade 5 or above, indicating room for improvement in higher-level attainment. Additionally, 59% of students progress to university, but only a small percentage gain entry to top-third institutions, suggesting a need for enhanced support in preparing students for competitive higher education pathways.
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Last inspected: 23 April 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & 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%. | 51% | Bottom 15% 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%. | 25% | Bottom 9% 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%. | 70% | 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 |
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%. | 59% | 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%. | 6% | Below avg |
Based on 54 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British73.7%
White Other5.2%
Asian Indian4.6%
Black African1.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Asian Other1.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Mixed Other0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Black Other0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Other0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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52.47965, -1.45936 · CV12 9EA
School details
Local authorityWarwickshire
RegionWest Midlands
URN139936
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Nicholas Chamberlaine School rated by Ofsted?
Nicholas Chamberlaine School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 April 2024.
Is Nicholas Chamberlaine School a good school?
Nicholas Chamberlaine School scores 19.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 20% 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 Nicholas Chamberlaine School in GCSEs?
Nicholas Chamberlaine School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 36.9. 51% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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