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Queensbury School
Wood End Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B24 8BL, Birmingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
33.2 / 100
Bottom 33%
Better than 33% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
348
Capacity
346
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this school demonstrates a solid commitment to quality education. The GCSE Attainment 8 score of 6.7 indicates a strong performance overall, though the percentage of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths is notably low at 3%. Parents may want to consider this alongside the school's overall strengths in providing a supportive learning environment for students aged 11 to 19.
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Last inspected: 24 May 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. | 6.7 | No UK data |
| 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%. | 3% | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British37.1%
Asian Pakistani12.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.5.2%
Black African5.2%
Black Caribbean4.3%
Asian Bangladeshi4.0%
Asian Indian3.7%
Mixed Other2.6%
Other2.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Asian Other1.1%
Asian Chinese1.1%
Black Other0.9%
White Other0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Location
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52.51684, -1.84032 · B24 8BL
School details
Local authorityBirmingham
RegionWest Midlands
URN146858
School typeAcademy special sponsor led
Websitewww.queensburysch.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Queensbury School rated by Ofsted?
Queensbury School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 May 2023.
Is Queensbury School a good school?
Queensbury School scores 33.2/100 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 Queensbury School in GCSEs?
Queensbury School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 6.7. 3% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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