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Claydon High School
Church Lane, Claydon, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP6 0EG, Suffolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
45.6 / 100
Bottom 46%
Better than 46% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
771
Capacity
675
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
114%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and GCSE Attainment 8 scores placing it in the top 55% nationally, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance. A notable 66% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, although only 42% reach grade 5 or above. The school has a moderate EBacc entry rate of 28%, indicating opportunities for students to pursue a broad curriculum.
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Last inspected: 18 June 2014Older 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. | 45.0 | Bottom 46% 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%. | 42% | Bottom 44% 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%. | 28% | Top 49% 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%. | 22% | Top 49% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.7%
White Other2.1%
Mixed Other1.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Other0.8%
Black African0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Asian Other0.3%
Asian Indian0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Black Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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52.10643, 1.11577 · IP6 0EG
School details
Local authoritySuffolk
RegionEast of England
URN144214
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.claydonhigh.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Claydon High School rated by Ofsted?
Claydon High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 June 2014.
Is Claydon High School a good school?
Claydon High School scores 45.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 46% 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 Claydon High School in GCSEs?
Claydon High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.0. 66% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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