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Woldgate School and Sixth Form College
92 Kilnwick Road, Pocklington, York, North Yorkshire, YO42 2LL, East Riding of Yorkshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
30.4 / 100
Bottom 30%
Better than 30% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,218
Capacity
1,100
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
111%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 46.9, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly as it ranks in the top 44% of schools nationally. While 66% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, parent satisfaction is moderate at 60%. The school also supports a significant percentage of students progressing to university, with 74% continuing their education post-16, including 35% attending top-third universities.
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Last inspected: 13 May 2015Older 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. | 46.9 | Top 44% 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%. | 66% | Top 49% 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%. | 46% | Top 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%. | 39% | Top 46% 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%. | 24% | Top 46% 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%. | 74% | 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%. | 35% | Top 20% |
Based on 54 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (381 responses)
★★★★★3.2
School keeps me informed
83%
Good range of extra-curricular
82%
Good range of subjects
81%
My child feels safe
74%
School has high expectations
73%
My child is happy
71%
My child makes good progress
69%
Progress is communicated
69%
I'd recommend this school
60%
Behaviour is good
58%
School supports development
54%
School responds to concerns
43%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.3%
White Other3.4%
Mixed Other1.1%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Asian Other0.2%
Asian Indian0.2%
Other0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Mixed W+B African0.1%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Location
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53.93202, -0.76411 · YO42 2LL
School details
Local authorityEast Riding of Yorkshire
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN143588
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.woldgate.net
Frequently asked questions
What is Woldgate School and Sixth Form College rated by Ofsted?
Woldgate School and Sixth Form College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 May 2015.
Is Woldgate School and Sixth Form College a good school?
Woldgate School and Sixth Form College scores 30.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 30% 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 Woldgate School and Sixth Form College?
Based on 381 Ofsted Parent View responses, Woldgate School and Sixth Form College receives a satisfaction score of 64% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Woldgate School and Sixth Form College in GCSEs?
Woldgate School and Sixth Form College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.9. 66% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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