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Kingsmead School
Kings Avenue, Hednesford, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS12 1DH, Staffordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
66.5 / 100
Top 34%
Better than 67% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,429
Capacity
1,257
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
114%
Summary
With a "Good" rating from Ofsted and a GCSE Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 36% nationally, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly in English and Maths, where 67% of students achieve grade 4 or above. Parent satisfaction appears strong, though only 10% of students enter the EBacc, which may indicate a more flexible curriculum approach. The school supports a significant number of students progressing to university, with 54% continuing their education after graduation.
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Last inspected: 1 December 2021Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & 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. | 48.5 | Top 36% 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%. | 67% | 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%. | 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%. | 10% | Bottom 11% 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%. | 6% | Bottom 11% 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%. | 54% | 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%. | 10% | Below avg |
Based on 70 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.2%
White Other1.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Mixed Other0.6%
Black African0.4%
Asian Indian0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Asian Other0.1%
Black Other0.1%
Other0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Location
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52.70228, -1.99513 · WS12 1DH
School details
Local authorityStaffordshire
RegionWest Midlands
URN142313
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.kingsmeadschool.net
Frequently asked questions
What is Kingsmead School rated by Ofsted?
Kingsmead School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 December 2021.
Is Kingsmead School a good school?
Kingsmead School scores 66.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 34% 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 Kingsmead School in GCSEs?
Kingsmead School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.5. 67% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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