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Granville Academy
Burton Road, Woodville, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 7JR, Derbyshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
63.9 / 100
Top 36%
Better than 64% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
909
Capacity
950
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 46.5, placing it in the top 46% nationally. A commendable 71% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and parent satisfaction is notably high, with 90% recommending the school. However, there is room for improvement in higher-grade outcomes, as only 48% attain grade 5 or above in these key subjects.
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Last inspected: 3 December 2024Quality 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. | 46.5 | Top 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%. | 71% | Top 37% 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%. | 48% | Top 39% 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%. | 47% | Top 39% 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%. | 27% | Top 39% UK |
Parent View (83 responses)
★★★★4.1
Good range of extra-curricular
99%
Good range of subjects
95%
My child feels safe
92%
My child makes good progress
92%
School has high expectations
92%
I'd recommend this school
90%
My child is happy
89%
Behaviour is good
89%
Progress is communicated
86%
School keeps me informed
78%
School supports development
74%
School responds to concerns
71%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.3%
White Other5.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Asian Other0.2%
Mixed Other0.2%
Asian Indian0.2%
Black African0.2%
Other0.1%
Location
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52.77624, -1.53708 · DE11 7JR
School details
Local authorityDerbyshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN144533
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.granvilleacademy.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Granville Academy rated by Ofsted?
Granville Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 December 2024.
Is Granville Academy a good school?
Granville Academy scores 63.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 36% 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 Granville Academy?
Based on 83 Ofsted Parent View responses, Granville Academy receives a satisfaction score of 82% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Granville Academy in GCSEs?
Granville Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.5. 71% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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