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Nova Hreod Academy
Akers Way, Moredon, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 2NQ, Swindon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
56.6 / 100
Top 43%
Better than 57% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,059
Capacity
1,200
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
88%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong GCSE results, this secondary school offers a solid academic foundation, particularly excelling in attainment with an average Attainment 8 score in the top 34% nationally. Approximately 66% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, indicating a strong level of proficiency. However, the EBacc entry rate stands at 49%, which may be a consideration for parents interested in a more traditional academic curriculum.
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Last inspected: 31 January 2017Older 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. | 49.1 | Top 34% 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 50% 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%. | 53% | Top 31% 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%. | 49% | Top 17% 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%. | 43% | Top 17% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British69.1%
White Other9.3%
Black African4.7%
Asian Indian2.9%
Mixed W+B African1.8%
Mixed Other1.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.7%
Other1.7%
Asian Other1.6%
Asian Chinese0.8%
Asian Pakistani0.8%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Black Other0.4%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Location
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51.57932, -1.80770 · SN2 2NQ
School details
Local authoritySwindon
RegionSouth West
URN140515
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.novahreodacademy.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Nova Hreod Academy rated by Ofsted?
Nova Hreod Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 31 January 2017.
Is Nova Hreod Academy a good school?
Nova Hreod Academy scores 56.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 43% 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 Nova Hreod Academy in GCSEs?
Nova Hreod Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49.1. 66% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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