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Stocksbridge High School
Shay House Lane, Stocksbridge, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S36 1FD, Sheffield
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
24.8 / 100
Bottom 25%
Better than 25% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
790
Capacity
900
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
88%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 82% nationally. While 53% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, there is room for improvement in higher grades, as only 26% reach grade 5 or above. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-16, although the LocaleIQ score suggests there may be challenges in the local context.
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Last inspected: 4 May 2022Quality 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. | 39.5 | Bottom 19% 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%. | 53% | Bottom 18% 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%. | 26% | Bottom 11% 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%. | 41% | Bottom 45% 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%. | 20% | Bottom 45% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.8%
White Other1.6%
Black African1.4%
Mixed Other1.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Black Other0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Asian Indian0.3%
Other0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Asian Other0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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53.47780, -1.59643 · S36 1FD
School details
Local authoritySheffield
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN145274
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.stocksbridgehigh.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Stocksbridge High School rated by Ofsted?
Stocksbridge High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 May 2022.
Is Stocksbridge High School a good school?
Stocksbridge High School scores 24.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 25% 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 Stocksbridge High School in GCSEs?
Stocksbridge High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.5. 53% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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