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Ditton Park Academy
Kings Reach, Slough, SL3 7UX, Slough
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
54.6 / 100
Top 45%
Better than 55% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,125
Capacity
1,131
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a solid GCSE Attainment 8 score of 47.4, this secondary school demonstrates above-average performance compared to many others in the UK. Approximately 70% of students achieve grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, and a notable 85% progress to higher education, although only 9% reach top-third universities. The school also excels in EBacc entry, with 84% of students participating, indicating a strong commitment to a broad curriculum.
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Last inspected: 20 June 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. | 47.4 | Top 41% 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%. | 70% | Top 40% 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%. | 52% | Top 32% 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%. | 84% | Top 45% 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%. | 24% | Top 45% 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%. | 85% | 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%. | 9% | Below avg |
Based on 108 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani27.5%
Asian Indian25.5%
Mixed Other11.8%
White British7.9%
White Other6.3%
Black African6.0%
Other5.0%
Asian Other4.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Black Caribbean1.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Black Other0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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51.49775, -0.57237 · SL3 7UX
School details
Local authoritySlough
RegionSouth East
URN141009
School typeFree schools
Websitewww.dittonparkacademy.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Ditton Park Academy rated by Ofsted?
Ditton Park Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 20 June 2017.
Is Ditton Park Academy a good school?
Ditton Park Academy scores 54.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 45% 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 Ditton Park Academy in GCSEs?
Ditton Park Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.4. 70% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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