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Meole Brace School
Longden Road, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 9DW, Shropshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
41.4 / 100
Bottom 41%
Better than 41% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,340
Capacity
1,215
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
110%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted as of July 2024, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 44.6, placing it in the top 57% of schools across the UK. While 62% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, there is room for improvement in EBacc entry, currently at 32%. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-16, with above-average results in comparison to many other institutions.
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Last inspected: 3 July 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & 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. | 44.6 | Bottom 43% 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%. | 62% | Bottom 39% 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%. | 38% | Bottom 34% 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%. | 32% | 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 |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.5%
White Other5.5%
Asian Indian2.3%
Black African1.5%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Asian Other0.7%
Mixed Other0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Black Other0.1%
Other0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Location
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52.69225, -2.76873 · SY3 9DW
School details
Local authorityShropshire
RegionWest Midlands
URN146146
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.meolebrace.com/
Frequently asked questions
What is Meole Brace School rated by Ofsted?
Meole Brace School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 July 2024.
Is Meole Brace School a good school?
Meole Brace School scores 41.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 41% 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 Meole Brace School in GCSEs?
Meole Brace School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.6. 62% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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