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The Barnes Wallis Academy
Butts Lane, Tattershall, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN4 4PN, Lincolnshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
24.3 / 100
Bottom 24%
Better than 24% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
509
Capacity
560
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
91%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 83% nationally, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance. Parents will appreciate that over half of the students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, although only 27% reach grade 5 or higher. The school has a moderate LocaleIQ score, indicating it performs better than 24% of schools, suggesting room for improvement in certain areas.
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Last inspected: 5 July 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. | 39.1 | Bottom 17% 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%. | 53% | Bottom 19% 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%. | 27% | Bottom 12% 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%. | 50% | Top 47% 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 47% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British70.7%
White Other2.4%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Mixed Other0.2%
Asian Indian0.2%
Location
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53.10619, -0.18094 · LN4 4PN
School details
Local authorityLincolnshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN141166
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is The Barnes Wallis Academy rated by Ofsted?
The Barnes Wallis Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 July 2017.
Is The Barnes Wallis Academy a good school?
The Barnes Wallis Academy scores 24.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 24% 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 The Barnes Wallis Academy in GCSEs?
The Barnes Wallis Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.1. 53% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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