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Wilsthorpe School
Derby Road, Long Eaton, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG10 4WT, Derbyshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
85.0 / 100
Top 15%
Better than 85% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,229
Capacity
1,268
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, achieving an Attainment 8 score of 50.5, which places it in the top 28% of schools nationally. A commendable 77% of students secure at least a grade 4 in English and Maths, and 79% progress to higher education, with 25% attending top-third universities. However, the entry rate for the English Baccalaureate is relatively low at 14%, which may be a consideration for parents focused on a broad curriculum.
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Last inspected: 22 November 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. | 50.5 | Top 28% 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%. | 77% | Top 22% 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%. | 56% | Top 25% 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%. | 14% | Bottom 25% 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%. | 12% | Bottom 25% 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%. | 79% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 25% | Above avg |
Based on 48 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British82.8%
White Other2.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.6%
Asian Indian2.6%
Asian Chinese2.1%
Mixed Other1.2%
Black African1.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Asian Other1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Asian Pakistani0.7%
Other0.5%
White Irish0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Black Other0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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52.90358, -1.29090 · NG10 4WT
School details
Local authorityDerbyshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN146451
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.wilsthorpe.ttct.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Wilsthorpe School rated by Ofsted?
Wilsthorpe School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 November 2016.
Is Wilsthorpe School a good school?
Wilsthorpe School scores 85.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 15% 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 Wilsthorpe School in GCSEs?
Wilsthorpe School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 50.5. 77% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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