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The Winstanley School
Kingsway North, Braunstone Town, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 3BD, Leicestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
10.6 / 100
Bottom 11%
Better than 11% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
639
Capacity
640
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates a commitment to quality education. While the GCSE Attainment 8 score of 29.9 places it in the top 1% nationally, the percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths is below the national average at 35%. Parents may appreciate the school's strong performance in certain areas, but should also consider the relatively low EBacc entry rate of 34% when making their decision.
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Last inspected: 12 September 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. | 29.9 | Bottom 1% 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%. | 35% | Bottom 2% 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%. | 18% | Bottom 2% 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%. | 34% | Bottom 6% 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%. | 4% | Bottom 6% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British62.4%
White Other12.1%
Black African6.3%
Asian Indian4.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.2%
Mixed W+B African1.7%
Other1.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Mixed Other1.1%
Asian Pakistani0.8%
Asian Other0.6%
Black Other0.6%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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52.61764, -1.18626 · LE3 3BD
School details
Local authorityLeicestershire
RegionEast Midlands
URN143844
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.winstanleyschool.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is The Winstanley School rated by Ofsted?
The Winstanley School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 September 2023.
Is The Winstanley School a good school?
The Winstanley School scores 10.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 11% 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 The Winstanley School in GCSEs?
The Winstanley School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 29.9. 35% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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