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Woodlands School
Woodlands Approach, Woodlands School, Basildon, Essex, SS16 5BA, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
74.3 / 100
Top 26%
Better than 74% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,492
Capacity
1,500
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score that surpasses 74% of schools, this secondary institution demonstrates solid performance in a variety of areas. The school’s GCSE Attainment 8 score of 42.1 places it in the top 70% nationally, while 72% of students are entered for the EBacc, indicating a strong focus on a broad curriculum. However, only 55% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, which may be a consideration for parents prioritizing academic performance.
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Last inspected: 7 March 2018Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 42.1 | Bottom 30% 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%. | 55% | Bottom 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%. | 33% | Bottom 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%. | 72% | Top 30% 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%. | 33% | Top 30% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British70.3%
White Other7.6%
Black African5.3%
Asian Indian3.0%
Mixed Other1.9%
Other1.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.7%
Mixed W+B African1.5%
Black Other1.1%
Asian Other0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Location
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51.56486, 0.45621 · SS16 5BA
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN141214
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewoodlandsschool.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Woodlands School rated by Ofsted?
Woodlands School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 March 2018.
Is Woodlands School a good school?
Woodlands School scores 74.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 26% 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 Woodlands School in GCSEs?
Woodlands School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.1. 55% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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