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Somercotes Academy
Keeling Street, North Somercotes, Louth, Lincolnshire, LN11 7PN, Lincolnshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
9.4 / 100
Bottom 9%
Better than 9% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
431
Capacity
456
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and GCSE Attainment 8 scores placing it in the top 77% nationally, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with a 57% entry rate for the EBacc. However, only 46% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and parent satisfaction is relatively low at 43%. Overall, it offers a decent educational environment, but prospective parents might want to consider these factors when making their decision.
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Last inspected: 27 November 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. | 40.6 | Bottom 23% 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%. | 46% | Bottom 8% 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%. | 30% | Bottom 16% 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%. | 57% | Top 44% 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%. | 25% | Top 44% UK |
Parent View (76 responses)
★★★★★2.5
Good range of extra-curricular
84%
Good range of subjects
76%
School has high expectations
67%
My child makes good progress
58%
My child feels safe
57%
Behaviour is good
51%
Progress is communicated
49%
My child is happy
43%
I'd recommend this school
43%
School supports development
42%
School keeps me informed
32%
School responds to concerns
32%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.3%
White Other1.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Mixed Other0.7%
White Irish0.5%
Other0.5%
Black African0.5%
Asian Other0.2%
traveller_irish0.2%
Location
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53.44677, 0.13591 · LN11 7PN
School details
Local authorityLincolnshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN142392
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitesomercotesacademy.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Somercotes Academy rated by Ofsted?
Somercotes Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 27 November 2018.
Is Somercotes Academy a good school?
Somercotes Academy scores 9.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 9% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Somercotes Academy?
Based on 76 Ofsted Parent View responses, Somercotes Academy receives a satisfaction score of 51% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Somercotes Academy in GCSEs?
Somercotes Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 40.6. 46% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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