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Oldbury Wells School
Oldbury Wells, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, WV16 5JD, Shropshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
45.3 / 100
Bottom 45%
Better than 45% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
736
Capacity
1,021
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
72%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 66% of students achieving a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. The GCSE Attainment 8 score of 44.9 places it in the top 55% nationally, although only 26% of students are entered for the EBacc, which may suggest a limited focus on a broad curriculum. Additionally, 53% of graduates progress to university, with 9% attending top-third institutions, indicating a decent pathway for further education.
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Last inspected: 25 June 2013Older 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. | 44.9 | Bottom 45% 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%. | 66% | Top 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%. | 44% | Top 50% 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%. | 26% | Bottom 40% 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%. | 18% | Bottom 40% 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%. | 53% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 9% | Below avg |
Based on 43 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.0%
Asian Indian1.6%
White Other1.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Mixed Other1.1%
Asian Other0.8%
Black African0.8%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Mixed W+B African0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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52.53065, -2.42659 · WV16 5JD
School details
Local authorityShropshire
RegionWest Midlands
URN142153
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.oldburywells.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Oldbury Wells School rated by Ofsted?
Oldbury Wells School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 June 2013.
Is Oldbury Wells School a good school?
Oldbury Wells School scores 45.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 45% 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 Oldbury Wells School in GCSEs?
Oldbury Wells School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.9. 66% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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