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The Mendip School
Edmund Rack Road, Prestleigh, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 4FZ, Somerset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
52.0 / 100
Top 48%
Better than 52% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
142
Capacity
152
Ages
4–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this school demonstrates a commitment to providing quality education. While the GCSE results show that only 27% of students achieve grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, the school is performing better than 52% of schools based on the LocaleIQ score. However, it's important to note the limited data available for key stage 2 progress and EBacc entries, which may raise concerns for some parents.
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Last inspected: 12 July 2018Older 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. | 15.4 | No UK data |
| 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%. | 27% | No UK data |
| 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%. | 18% | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
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%. | 0% | 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British81.0%
White Other7.7%
Mixed Other2.1%
Asian Indian1.4%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Location
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51.15624, -2.52643 · BA4 4FZ
School details
Local authoritySomerset
RegionSouth West
URN142118
School typeFree schools special
Websitewww.themendipschool.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is The Mendip School rated by Ofsted?
The Mendip School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 July 2018.
Is The Mendip School a good school?
The Mendip School scores 52.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 48% 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 Mendip School in GCSEs?
The Mendip School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 15.4. 27% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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