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Moreton School
Old Fallings Lane, Bushbury, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV10 8BY, Wolverhampton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
13.5 / 100
Bottom 14%
Better than 14% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,078
Capacity
1,050
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
103%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong EBacc entry rate of 78%, this secondary school demonstrates a commitment to academic rigor. However, GCSE attainment figures show that only 49% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, which is below the national average. Parent satisfaction is moderate at 61%, indicating some room for improvement in community engagement and support.
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Last inspected: 4 February 2020Older inspection ⓘQuality 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. | 39.3 | Bottom 18% 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%. | 49% | Bottom 13% 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%. | 27% | Bottom 12% 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%. | 78% | Top 47% 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%. | 23% | Top 47% 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%. | 45% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 3% | Below avg |
Based on 31 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (54 responses)
★★★★3.1
Good range of extra-curricular
91%
Good range of subjects
85%
My child makes good progress
76%
My child is happy
70%
My child feels safe
69%
Progress is communicated
69%
School has high expectations
63%
I'd recommend this school
61%
Behaviour is good
56%
School keeps me informed
52%
School supports development
48%
School responds to concerns
37%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British51.1%
Black African11.0%
Asian Indian7.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.7.0%
White Other7.0%
Asian Other5.0%
Mixed Other2.6%
Other2.4%
Black Caribbean2.2%
Black Other1.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Asian Pakistani0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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52.61694, -2.10674 · WV10 8BY
School details
Local authorityWolverhampton
RegionWest Midlands
URN144278
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Moreton School rated by Ofsted?
Moreton School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 February 2020.
Is Moreton School a good school?
Moreton School scores 13.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 14% 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 Moreton School?
Based on 54 Ofsted Parent View responses, Moreton School receives a satisfaction score of 62% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Moreton School in GCSEs?
Moreton School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.3. 49% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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