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Kenilworth School and Sixth Form
Glasshouse Lane, Kenilworth, CV8 2AL, Warwickshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
91.7 / 100
Top 8%
Better than 92% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,880
Capacity
2,200
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
85%
Summary
With an Outstanding Ofsted rating and strong GCSE results, this secondary school demonstrates exceptional academic performance, boasting an Attainment 8 score of 57.4, which places it in the top 11% nationally. A commendable 86% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, and 81% progress to university, with nearly half attending top-third institutions. Parents can feel confident in the school's commitment to high standards and student success.
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Last inspected: 7 November 2023Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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. | 57.4 | Top 11% 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%. | 86% | Top 9% 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%. | 66% | Top 12% 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%. | 54% | Top 13% 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%. | 48% | Top 13% 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%. | 81% | 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%. | 44% | Top 20% |
Based on 221 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British68.8%
White Other4.6%
Asian Indian3.7%
Asian Chinese3.0%
Asian Other2.7%
Mixed Other2.6%
Mixed W+Asian2.4%
Other1.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Black African0.3%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Black Other0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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52.34608, -1.55990 · CV8 2AL
School details
Local authorityWarwickshire
RegionWest Midlands
URN146697
School typeAcademy converter
Websiteksn.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Kenilworth School and Sixth Form rated by Ofsted?
Kenilworth School and Sixth Form was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 November 2023.
Is Kenilworth School and Sixth Form a good school?
Kenilworth School and Sixth Form scores 91.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 8% 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 Kenilworth School and Sixth Form in GCSEs?
Kenilworth School and Sixth Form achieved an Attainment 8 score of 57.4. 86% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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