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Ellesmere Park High School
Wentworth Road, Eccles, Manchester, M30 9BP, Salford
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
50.0 / 100
Top 50%
Better than 50% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
798
Capacity
900
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
89%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, achieving a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 45.8, which places it in the top 50% of schools nationally. A commendable 69% of students attain grade 4 or above in English and Maths, though only 43% reach grade 5 or above, indicating room for improvement in higher attainment levels. The school's LocaleIQ score of 50.0 suggests it performs better than half of its peers, reflecting a generally positive environment for learning.
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Last inspected: 11 July 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. | 45.8 | Bottom 50% 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%. | 69% | Top 41% 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%. | 43% | Bottom 48% 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%. | 18% | Bottom 22% 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%. | 10% | Bottom 22% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British69.3%
Other7.5%
White Other3.0%
Black African2.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.4%
Asian Indian1.8%
Asian Bangladeshi1.6%
Mixed Other1.3%
Asian Pakistani0.9%
Gypsy/Roma0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Black Other0.4%
Asian Other0.3%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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53.49268, -2.33424 · M30 9BP
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Frequently asked questions
What is Ellesmere Park High School rated by Ofsted?
Ellesmere Park High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 July 2023.
Is Ellesmere Park High School a good school?
Ellesmere Park High School scores 50.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 50% 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 Ellesmere Park High School in GCSEs?
Ellesmere Park High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.8. 69% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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