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The Lacon Childe School
Love Lane, Cleobury Mortimer, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY14 8PE, Shropshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
10.7 / 100
Bottom 11%
Better than 11% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
538
Capacity
540
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With GCSE Attainment 8 scores in the top 51% nationally, this school demonstrates a solid academic performance, particularly in English and Maths, where 64% of students achieve grade 4 or higher. However, it is important to note that the school is currently rated as "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted, indicating areas that need development. Parent satisfaction may vary, and with a LocaleIQ score suggesting it performs better than only 11% of schools, prospective families should weigh these factors carefully.
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Last inspected: 11 June 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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. | 45.7 | Bottom 49% 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%. | 64% | Bottom 45% 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%. | 40% | Bottom 39% 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%. | 23% | Bottom 35% 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%. | 15% | Bottom 35% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.8%
White Other2.4%
Mixed Other0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Asian Other0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Black African0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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52.38049, -2.48439 · DY14 8PE
School details
Local authorityShropshire
RegionWest Midlands
URN141451
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.lacon-childe.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Lacon Childe School rated by Ofsted?
The Lacon Childe School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 June 2024.
Is The Lacon Childe School a good school?
The Lacon Childe School scores 10.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 11% 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 Lacon Childe School in GCSEs?
The Lacon Childe School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.7. 64% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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