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Wheatley Park School
Holton, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX33 1QH, Oxfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
67.0 / 100
Top 33%
Better than 67% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,146
Capacity
1,350
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
85%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, highlighted by a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 51.5, placing it in the top 24% nationally. A solid 77% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 74% progress to university, with nearly a third attending top-third institutions. However, the EBacc entry rate of 33% may suggest room for improvement in broadening the curriculum.
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Last inspected: 13 March 2013Older 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. | 51.5 | Top 24% 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%. | 77% | Top 22% 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%. | 57% | Top 23% 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%. | 33% | Top 48% 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%. | 23% | Top 48% 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%. | 74% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 28% | Above avg |
Based on 109 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British70.2%
White Other5.8%
Mixed W+Asian3.4%
Black African2.8%
Asian Other2.5%
Mixed Other2.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.4%
Asian Indian2.2%
Asian Pakistani2.0%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Black Caribbean0.8%
Other0.7%
Black Other0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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51.75436, -1.13684 · OX33 1QH
School details
Local authorityOxfordshire
RegionSouth East
URN140875
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.wheatleypark.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Wheatley Park School rated by Ofsted?
Wheatley Park School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 March 2013.
Is Wheatley Park School a good school?
Wheatley Park School scores 67.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 33% 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 Wheatley Park School in GCSEs?
Wheatley Park School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 51.5. 77% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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