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Graham School
Woodlands Drive, Scarborough, YO12 6QW, North Yorkshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
7.4 / 100
Bottom 7%
Better than 7% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
968
Capacity
1,299
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
75%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 38.3, the school demonstrates a level of performance that places it in the top 86% nationally. However, the recent Ofsted report rated it as 'Requires Improvement', indicating potential areas for growth. Parent satisfaction and community engagement may vary, and the low EBacc entry rate of 19% suggests limited participation in a broader curriculum.
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Last inspected: 27 June 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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. | 38.3 | Bottom 14% 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%. | 55% | Bottom 22% 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%. | 28% | Bottom 14% 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%. | 19% | Bottom 18% 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%. | 9% | Bottom 18% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British76.3%
White Other6.1%
Black African1.3%
Other1.2%
Mixed Other0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Gypsy/Roma0.8%
Asian Bangladeshi0.8%
Asian Indian0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
White Irish0.4%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Asian Other0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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54.27959, -0.44161 · YO12 6QW
School details
Local authorityNorth Yorkshire
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN146769
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitegra.hlt.academy/
Frequently asked questions
What is Graham School rated by Ofsted?
Graham School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 27 June 2023.
Is Graham School a good school?
Graham School scores 7.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 7% 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 Graham School in GCSEs?
Graham School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 38.3. 55% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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