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Chetwynde School
Rating Lane, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA13 0NY, Westmorland and Furness
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
52.7 / 100
Top 47%
Better than 53% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
514
Capacity
510
Ages
3–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this all-through school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in key stage 2 where 70% of students are meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths. While GCSE results show an Attainment 8 score of 44.2, placing it in the top 60% nationally, only 59% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and maths, indicating room for improvement. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for children aged 3 to 16, with a moderate level of parent satisfaction reflected in its LocaleIQ score.
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Last inspected: 7 November 2023Quality 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. | 44.2 | Bottom 40% 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%. | 59% | Bottom 31% 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%. | 46% | Top 43% 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%. | 14% | Bottom 27% 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%. | 13% | Bottom 27% UK |
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 70% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | No UK data |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British75.1%
Mixed Other2.3%
Asian Indian1.9%
White Other1.0%
Other0.8%
Asian Bangladeshi0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Black African0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Location
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54.13200, -3.20414 · LA13 0NY
School details
Local authorityWestmorland and Furness
RegionNorth West
URN141106
School typeFree schools
Websitewww.chetwynde.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Chetwynde School rated by Ofsted?
Chetwynde School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 November 2023.
Is Chetwynde School a good school?
Chetwynde School scores 52.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 47% 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 Chetwynde School in GCSEs?
Chetwynde School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.2. 59% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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