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Leek High School
Springfield Road, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 6EU, Staffordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
13.5 / 100
Bottom 14%
Better than 14% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
253
Capacity
665
Ages
13–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
38%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 38.1, the school performs above the national average, although only 51% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. Parent satisfaction appears to be a concern, as the Ofsted rating is 'Requires Improvement.' Additionally, only 3% of students progress to top-third universities, indicating limited pathways to higher education for some.
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Last inspected: 5 June 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal 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. | 38.1 | Bottom 14% 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%. | 51% | Bottom 15% 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%. | 26% | Bottom 11% 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%. | 1% | Bottom 0% 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%. | 0% | Bottom 0% 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%. | 50% | 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%. | 3% | Below avg |
Based on 32 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British94.1%
White Other2.4%
Black African1.2%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Other0.8%
Asian Indian0.4%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Location
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53.10721, -2.00986 · ST13 6EU
School details
Local authorityStaffordshire
RegionWest Midlands
URN142711
School typeAcademy converter
Websitelhs.ttlt.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Leek High School rated by Ofsted?
Leek High School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 June 2024.
Is Leek High School a good school?
Leek High School scores 13.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 14% 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 Leek High School in GCSEs?
Leek High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 38.1. 51% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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