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Belvidere School
Belvidere Lane, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY2 5RJ, Shropshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
7.6 / 100
Bottom 8%
Better than 8% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
841
Capacity
840
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 39.8, the school ranks in the top 80% nationally, indicating a solid performance in comparison to many others. However, only 52% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and the Ofsted rating of 'Requires Improvement' suggests there are areas needing attention. Parent satisfaction stands at 62%, which may be a consideration for families looking for a supportive community.
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Last inspected: 1 April 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & 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. | 39.8 | Bottom 20% 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 17% 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%. | 34% | Bottom 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%. | 40% | Bottom 38% 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 38% UK |
Parent View (170 responses)
★★★★3.1
Good range of extra-curricular
88%
Good range of subjects
83%
School has high expectations
77%
Progress is communicated
71%
My child feels safe
69%
My child is happy
69%
My child makes good progress
68%
I'd recommend this school
62%
Behaviour is good
58%
School supports development
54%
School keeps me informed
50%
School responds to concerns
40%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.5%
White Other4.6%
Mixed Other2.4%
Asian Other1.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Asian Indian0.8%
Black African0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Other0.5%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Black Other0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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52.70969, -2.72065 · SY2 5RJ
School details
Local authorityShropshire
RegionWest Midlands
URN146506
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.belvidereschool.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Belvidere School rated by Ofsted?
Belvidere School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 April 2025.
Is Belvidere School a good school?
Belvidere School scores 7.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 8% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Belvidere School?
Based on 170 Ofsted Parent View responses, Belvidere School receives a satisfaction score of 62% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Belvidere School in GCSEs?
Belvidere School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.8. 52% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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