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Mary Webb School and Science College
Pontesbury, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY5 0TG, Shropshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
37.4 / 100
Bottom 37%
Better than 37% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
654
Capacity
604
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
108%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE attainment, where it ranks in the top 63% across the UK with an Attainment 8 score of 43.5. While 60% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, there's room for improvement in higher grades, as only 38% reach grade 5 or above. Overall, parent satisfaction appears positive, but prospective families may want to consider the school's limited EBacc entry rate of 30%.
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Last inspected: 7 June 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. | 43.5 | Bottom 37% 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%. | 60% | Bottom 33% 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 35% 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%. | 30% | 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 British89.0%
White Other4.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Asian Other0.8%
Black African0.8%
Asian Indian0.5%
Mixed Other0.3%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Location
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52.64726, -2.88251 · SY5 0TG
School details
Local authorityShropshire
RegionWest Midlands
URN146509
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.marywebbschool.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Mary Webb School and Science College rated by Ofsted?
Mary Webb School and Science College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 June 2023.
Is Mary Webb School and Science College a good school?
Mary Webb School and Science College scores 37.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 37% 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 Mary Webb School and Science College in GCSEs?
Mary Webb School and Science College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.5. 60% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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