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Charnwood College
Thorpe Hill, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 4SQ, Leicestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
41.6 / 100
Bottom 42%
Better than 42% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
651
Capacity
1,442
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
45%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-18. The school boasts a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 43.9, placing it in the top 61% nationally, and 65% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. However, while 64% of pupils progress to university, only 8% gain entry to top-third universities, indicating potential areas for improvement in higher academic aspirations.
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Last inspected: 13 September 2022Quality 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. | 43.9 | Bottom 39% 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%. | 65% | Bottom 48% 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%. | 34% | Bottom 25% 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%. | 41% | 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 |
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%. | 64% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 8% | Below avg |
Based on 53 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British64.1%
White Other7.1%
Black African4.0%
Asian Indian3.8%
Mixed W+Asian3.2%
Mixed Other2.9%
Asian Other2.5%
Asian Bangladeshi2.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.8%
Other1.7%
Mixed W+B African1.5%
Asian Chinese1.2%
White Irish0.6%
Black Caribbean0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Location
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52.77149, -1.23988 · LE11 4SQ
School details
Local authorityLeicestershire
RegionEast Midlands
URN141874
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.charnwoodcollege.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Charnwood College rated by Ofsted?
Charnwood College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 September 2022.
Is Charnwood College a good school?
Charnwood College scores 41.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 42% 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 Charnwood College in GCSEs?
Charnwood College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.9. 65% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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