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Selston High School
Chapel Road, Selston, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG16 6BW, Nottinghamshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
13.8 / 100
Bottom 14%
Better than 14% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
877
Capacity
900
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 84% nationally. However, only 56% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, which may be a consideration for parents. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 57% recommending the school, indicating areas for improvement in community engagement.
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Last inspected: 2 April 2019Older 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. | 38.8 | Bottom 16% 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%. | 56% | Bottom 26% 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%. | 34% | Bottom 25% 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%. | 16% | Bottom 25% 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%. | 12% | Bottom 25% UK |
Parent View (202 responses)
★★★★★3.0
Good range of extra-curricular
82%
My child feels safe
72%
My child makes good progress
70%
My child is happy
68%
School has high expectations
68%
Progress is communicated
68%
Good range of subjects
62%
Behaviour is good
61%
I'd recommend this school
57%
School supports development
57%
School responds to concerns
53%
School keeps me informed
46%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British94.8%
White Other1.6%
Mixed Other0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Asian Other0.5%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
Other0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Black African0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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53.07252, -1.30728 · NG16 6BW
School details
Local authorityNottinghamshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN142725
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.selston.ttct.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Selston High School rated by Ofsted?
Selston High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 2 April 2019.
Is Selston High School a good school?
Selston High School scores 13.8/100 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.
What do parents say about Selston High School?
Based on 202 Ofsted Parent View responses, Selston High School receives a satisfaction score of 61% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Selston High School in GCSEs?
Selston High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 38.8. 56% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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