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Heworth Grange School
High Lanes, Felling, Gateshead, NE10 0PT, Gateshead
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
3.7 / 100
Bottom 4%
Better than 4% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
993
Capacity
1,361
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
73%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 36.4, the school demonstrates performance in the top 91% nationally, although only 42% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 61% recommending the school, and the recent Ofsted rating of "Requires Improvement" suggests there are areas needing attention. Overall, while there are notable strengths in academic performance, potential parents should consider the current challenges highlighted by the latest inspection.
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Last inspected: 12 November 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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. | 36.4 | Bottom 9% 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%. | 42% | Bottom 5% 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%. | 6% | Bottom 4% 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%. | 3% | Bottom 4% UK |
Parent View (95 responses)
★★★★3.1
Good range of subjects
90%
Good range of extra-curricular
88%
My child feels safe
77%
My child makes good progress
77%
My child is happy
72%
School has high expectations
71%
Progress is communicated
66%
I'd recommend this school
61%
School supports development
60%
Behaviour is good
57%
School keeps me informed
50%
School responds to concerns
33%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British75.9%
Other7.9%
Black African4.2%
Asian Other1.6%
White Other1.4%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Asian Chinese0.7%
Mixed Other0.6%
Asian Indian0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Black Other0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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54.94763, -1.55186 · NE10 0PT
School details
Local authorityGateshead
RegionNorth East
URN145490
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.heworthgrange.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Heworth Grange School rated by Ofsted?
Heworth Grange School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 November 2024.
Is Heworth Grange School a good school?
Heworth Grange School scores 3.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 4% 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 Heworth Grange School?
Based on 95 Ofsted Parent View responses, Heworth Grange School receives a satisfaction score of 63% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Heworth Grange School in GCSEs?
Heworth Grange School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 36.4. 42% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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