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Acklam Grange School
Lodore Grove, Middlesbrough, TS5 8PB, Middlesbrough
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
82.3 / 100
Top 18%
Better than 82% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,456
Capacity
1,470
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong GCSE Attainment 8 score of 48.5, this school demonstrates solid academic performance, placing it in the top 36% nationally. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths stands at 72%, which is commendable. However, the entry for the EBacc at 35% indicates an area for potential growth in encouraging a broader curriculum.
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Last inspected: 2 February 2016Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 48.5 | Top 36% 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%. | 72% | Top 35% 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%. | 49% | Top 38% 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%. | 35% | Top 30% 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%. | 32% | Top 30% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British68.1%
Asian Pakistani13.9%
Other4.5%
Mixed Other3.8%
Mixed W+Asian2.5%
White Other2.1%
Asian Indian1.7%
Black African0.9%
Asian Bangladeshi0.8%
Asian Other0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Location
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54.54443, -1.26387 · TS5 8PB
School details
Local authorityMiddlesbrough
RegionNorth East
URN145774
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.acklamgrange.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Acklam Grange School rated by Ofsted?
Acklam Grange School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 2 February 2016.
Is Acklam Grange School a good school?
Acklam Grange School scores 82.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 18% 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 Acklam Grange School in GCSEs?
Acklam Grange School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.5. 72% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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