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E-Act Bourne End Academy
New Road, Bourne End, Buckinghamshire, SL8 5BW, Buckinghamshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
32.7 / 100
Bottom 33%
Better than 33% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
748
Capacity
830
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
90%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a GCSE Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 87% nationally, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance. However, only 52% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and just 22% reach grade 5 or above, indicating room for improvement in core subjects. The school also boasts a university progression rate of 53%, with 8% of students advancing to top-third universities.
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Last inspected: 27 September 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 38.0 | Bottom 13% 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%. | 22% | Bottom 5% 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%. | 25% | Bottom 9% 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%. | 5% | Bottom 9% 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%. | 53% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 8% | Below avg |
Based on 36 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British61.6%
White Other9.1%
Asian Pakistani8.2%
Mixed Other3.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.5%
Asian Other3.3%
Black African1.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Asian Indian1.2%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Black Caribbean1.1%
Black Other0.9%
Other0.8%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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51.58076, -0.70551 · SL8 5BW
School details
Local authorityBuckinghamshire
RegionSouth East
URN146518
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is E-Act Bourne End Academy rated by Ofsted?
E-Act Bourne End Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 27 September 2022.
Is E-Act Bourne End Academy a good school?
E-Act Bourne End Academy scores 32.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 33% 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 E-Act Bourne End Academy in GCSEs?
E-Act Bourne End Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 38.0. 52% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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