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Sir Graham Balfour High School
North Avenue, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 1NR, Staffordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
30.8 / 100
Bottom 31%
Better than 31% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
998
Capacity
1,042
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a solid percentage of students progressing to university, this secondary school demonstrates a commitment to academic achievement. While GCSE attainment is above the national average, particularly in terms of overall performance, only 57% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, which may be a consideration for parents. Parent satisfaction is relatively high, with 73% recommending the school based on feedback.
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Last inspected: 8 May 2014Older 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. | 45.0 | Bottom 46% 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%. | 57% | 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%. | 38% | Bottom 33% 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%. | 36% | Top 32% 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%. | 31% | Top 32% 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%. | 80% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 22% | Above avg |
Based on 46 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (184 responses)
★★★★★3.4
Good range of extra-curricular
91%
Good range of subjects
88%
My child is happy
79%
My child feels safe
78%
School has high expectations
76%
My child makes good progress
75%
I'd recommend this school
73%
Progress is communicated
73%
Behaviour is good
71%
School supports development
65%
School responds to concerns
52%
School keeps me informed
50%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British83.8%
White Other4.6%
Asian Indian2.2%
Mixed Other1.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.6%
Other1.3%
Asian Other1.1%
Black African1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Black Other0.1%
Location
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52.82847, -2.12531 · ST16 1NR
School details
Local authorityStaffordshire
RegionWest Midlands
URN142983
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.sirgrahambalfour.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Sir Graham Balfour High School rated by Ofsted?
Sir Graham Balfour High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 May 2014.
Is Sir Graham Balfour High School a good school?
Sir Graham Balfour High School scores 30.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 31% 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 Sir Graham Balfour High School?
Based on 184 Ofsted Parent View responses, Sir Graham Balfour High School receives a satisfaction score of 68% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Sir Graham Balfour High School in GCSEs?
Sir Graham Balfour High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.0. 57% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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