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Icknield Community College
Love Lane, Watlington, Oxfordshire, OX49 5RB, Oxfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
73.5 / 100
Top 27%
Better than 74% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
766
Capacity
700
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
109%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong parent satisfaction at 98%, this school demonstrates a supportive community environment. It boasts an impressive GCSE Attainment 8 score of 51.2, placing it in the top 25% nationally, alongside a solid 66% of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. While the school excels in many areas, further details on specific subjects would provide a fuller picture of academic performance.
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Last inspected: 19 March 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. | 51.2 | Top 25% 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%. | 52% | Top 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%. | 67% | Top 18% 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%. | 42% | Top 18% UK |
Parent View (176 responses)
★★★★★4.4
My child feels safe
98%
My child is happy
98%
I'd recommend this school
98%
Good range of extra-curricular
97%
My child makes good progress
97%
Progress is communicated
97%
Good range of subjects
96%
School keeps me informed
95%
School has high expectations
95%
Behaviour is good
92%
School supports development
90%
School responds to concerns
65%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.4%
White Other4.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Other1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Mixed Other0.8%
Asian Other0.5%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Black African0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Black Other0.3%
Asian Indian0.3%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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51.64839, -1.00708 · OX49 5RB
School details
Local authorityOxfordshire
RegionSouth East
URN143984
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.icknield.oxon.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Icknield Community College rated by Ofsted?
Icknield Community College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 March 2015.
Is Icknield Community College a good school?
Icknield Community College scores 73.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 27% 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 Icknield Community College?
Based on 176 Ofsted Parent View responses, Icknield Community College receives a satisfaction score of 87% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Icknield Community College in GCSEs?
Icknield Community College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 51.2. 66% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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