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Old Buckenham High School
Abbey Road, Old Buckenham, Attleborough, Norfolk, NR17 1RL, Norfolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
21.8 / 100
Bottom 22%
Better than 22% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
497
Capacity
575
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
86%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly excelling in GCSE Attainment 8, placing it in the top 87% nationally. While 52% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, there is room for improvement in the percentage reaching a grade 5 or higher, which currently stands at 29%. Overall, parents can expect a supportive environment with a focus on academic achievement, although it's important to consider the mixed results in core subjects.
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Last inspected: 7 October 2015Older 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. | 37.8 | Bottom 13% 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%. | 52% | 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%. | 29% | Bottom 16% 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%. | 56% | Bottom 39% 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%. | 17% | Bottom 39% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.9%
White Other7.0%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Mixed Other1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.6%
Asian Other0.6%
Asian Indian0.6%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
Black Other0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Other0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Location
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52.48445, 1.04303 · NR17 1RL
School details
Local authorityNorfolk
RegionEast of England
URN146144
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.obhs.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Old Buckenham High School rated by Ofsted?
Old Buckenham High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 October 2015.
Is Old Buckenham High School a good school?
Old Buckenham High School scores 21.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 22% 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 Old Buckenham High School in GCSEs?
Old Buckenham High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 37.8. 52% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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