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Tadcaster Grammar School
Toulston, Tadcaster, North Yorkshire, LS24 9NB, North Yorkshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
62.1 / 100
Top 38%
Better than 62% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,500
Capacity
1,614
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Summary
With a Good Ofsted rating, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score placing it in the top 29% nationally. A strong percentage of students achieve at least a grade 4 in English and Maths, and 66% progress to university, with 41% attending top-third institutions. However, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 25%, which may be a consideration for parents focused on a broad academic curriculum.
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Last inspected: 16 May 2012Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 50.0 | Top 29% 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 33% 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%. | 50% | Top 35% 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%. | 25% | Bottom 46% 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 46% 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%. | 66% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 41% | Top 20% |
Based on 92 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.8%
White Other2.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Mixed Other1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Black African0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Other0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Black Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Indian0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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53.87786, -1.30734 · LS24 9NB
School details
Local authorityNorth Yorkshire
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN145777
School typeAcademy converter
Websiteweb.tgsbec.com/
Frequently asked questions
What is Tadcaster Grammar School rated by Ofsted?
Tadcaster Grammar School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 16 May 2012.
Is Tadcaster Grammar School a good school?
Tadcaster Grammar School scores 62.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 38% 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 Tadcaster Grammar School in GCSEs?
Tadcaster Grammar School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 50.0. 72% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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