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Wollaston School
Irchester Road, Wollaston, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN29 7PH, North Northamptonshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
48.5 / 100
Bottom 49%
Better than 49% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,431
Capacity
1,431
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted as of May 2023, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 66% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. While GCSE Attainment 8 scores are slightly above the national average, the low EBacc entry rate of 14% and only 14% of students progressing to top-third universities may indicate areas for growth. Overall, the school offers a supportive environment, with 67% of students moving on to higher education.
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Last inspected: 16 May 2023Quality 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. | 46.1 | Top 48% 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%. | 66% | Top 50% 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%. | 44% | Top 49% 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 23% 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%. | 11% | Bottom 23% 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%. | 67% | 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%. | 14% | Average |
Based on 123 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.3%
White Other3.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Mixed Other1.7%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Black African0.8%
Asian Indian0.7%
Black Other0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Asian Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Other0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Location
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52.25683, -0.66264 · NN29 7PH
School details
Local authorityNorth Northamptonshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN146489
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.wollastonschool.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Wollaston School rated by Ofsted?
Wollaston School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 16 May 2023.
Is Wollaston School a good school?
Wollaston School scores 48.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 49% 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 Wollaston School in GCSEs?
Wollaston School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.1. 66% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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