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Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School
Woodbrooke Road, Bournville, Birmingham, West Midlands, B30 1UL, Birmingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
41.0 / 100
Bottom 41%
Better than 41% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
767
Capacity
650
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
118%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 44.6, placing it in the top 57% of schools nationally. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths stands at 61%, while 65% progress to university, indicating a strong pathway for further education. However, only 12% of students advance to top-third universities, suggesting room for improvement in preparing students for competitive higher education options.
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Last inspected: 22 March 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal 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. | 44.6 | Bottom 43% 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%. | 61% | Bottom 37% 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%. | 42% | Bottom 45% 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%. | 71% | Top 27% 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%. | 34% | Top 27% 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%. | 65% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 12% | Average |
Based on 26 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British51.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.7.8%
Mixed Other6.9%
Other5.2%
Black Caribbean5.2%
Black African3.8%
Mixed W+Asian2.7%
White Other2.7%
Asian Pakistani2.6%
Asian Indian2.2%
Asian Chinese1.8%
Asian Bangladeshi1.8%
Mixed W+B African1.6%
Asian Other1.6%
Black Other0.5%
White Irish0.5%
traveller_irish0.3%
Location
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52.42792, -1.94297 · B30 1UL
School details
Local authorityBirmingham
RegionWest Midlands
URN143438
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.decschool.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School rated by Ofsted?
Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 March 2023.
Is Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School a good school?
Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School scores 41.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 41% 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 Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School in GCSEs?
Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.6. 61% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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