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Katherine Warington School
Lower Luton Road, Harpenden, AL5 5FH, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
75.9 / 100
Top 24%
Better than 76% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,017
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 16% nationally. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths stands at 76%, while 60% attain grade 5 or above, indicating a strong foundation in core subjects. However, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 27%, which may be a consideration for parents prioritizing a broader curriculum.
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Last inspected: 28 February 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & 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. | 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%. | 76% | Top 23% 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 19% 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%. | 27% | Top 50% 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%. | 22% | Top 50% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British72.0%
White Other5.7%
Mixed Other4.3%
Black African2.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.4%
Asian Indian2.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
Asian Pakistani1.5%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Asian Chinese1.4%
Asian Other0.9%
Black Other0.8%
Black Caribbean0.8%
White Irish0.6%
Other0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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51.82284, -0.33236 · AL5 5FH
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN145890
School typeFree schools
Websitewww.kwschool.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Katherine Warington School rated by Ofsted?
Katherine Warington School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 February 2024.
Is Katherine Warington School a good school?
Katherine Warington School scores 75.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 24% 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 Katherine Warington School in GCSEs?
Katherine Warington School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 54.8. 76% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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