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Manshead Church of England Academy
Dunstable Road, Caddington, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 4BB, Central Bedfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
34.3 / 100
Bottom 34%
Better than 34% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,146
Capacity
1,350
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
85%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 71% of students progressing to university. While GCSE Attainment 8 scores are above the national average, the percentage of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths is slightly below average at 56%. Notably, only 11% of students enter the EBacc, indicating a potential area for growth in academic breadth.
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Last inspected: 15 September 2021Older 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. | 43.0 | Bottom 35% 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%. | 56% | Bottom 24% 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%. | 37% | Bottom 32% 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%. | 11% | Bottom 14% 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%. | 7% | Bottom 14% 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%. | 71% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 27% | Above avg |
Based on 49 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British62.4%
White Other14.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.4%
Black African3.8%
Asian Other2.4%
Mixed Other2.4%
Asian Indian1.8%
Asian Pakistani1.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Black Caribbean1.4%
Other1.1%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Black Other0.4%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Location
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51.87400, -0.49674 · LU1 4BB
School details
Local authorityCentral Bedfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN144342
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.mansheadschool.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Manshead Church of England Academy rated by Ofsted?
Manshead Church of England Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 September 2021.
Is Manshead Church of England Academy a good school?
Manshead Church of England Academy scores 34.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 34% 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 Manshead Church of England Academy in GCSEs?
Manshead Church of England Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.0. 56% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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