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Yate Academy
Sundridge Park, Yate, South Gloucestershire, BS37 4DX, South Gloucestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
79.6 / 100
Top 20%
Better than 80% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
801
Capacity
900
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
89%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong GCSE performance, this school demonstrates solid academic achievement, notably achieving a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 16% nationally. A commendable 74% of students attain grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 60% achieve grade 5 or higher, indicating a strong foundation for further education. Additionally, 53% of students progress to university, with 15% attending top-third institutions, reflecting positive post-secondary outcomes.
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Last inspected: 25 January 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 54.8 | Top 16% 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%. | 74% | Top 29% 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%. | 60% | Top 17% 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%. | 66% | Top 10% 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%. | 52% | Top 10% 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%. | 53% | 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%. | 15% | Average |
Based on 34 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British77.0%
White Other7.5%
Mixed Other2.7%
Asian Chinese2.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
Asian Other1.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.4%
Asian Indian1.4%
Black African1.1%
Other1.0%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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51.53667, -2.41556 · BS37 4DX
School details
Local authoritySouth Gloucestershire
RegionSouth West
URN145135
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Yate Academy rated by Ofsted?
Yate Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 January 2022.
Is Yate Academy a good school?
Yate Academy scores 79.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 20% 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 Yate Academy in GCSEs?
Yate Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 54.8. 74% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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