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Hazel Wood High School
Hazel Avenue, Bury, Lancashire, BL9 7QT, Bury
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
17.0 / 100
Bottom 17%
Better than 17% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
720
Capacity
600
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
120%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 93% nationally. However, only 46% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, which may be a consideration for parents. The school's EBacc entry rate of 62% indicates a commitment to a broad curriculum, though the LocaleIQ score suggests it is better than only 17% of schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 13 March 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. | 35.7 | Bottom 7% 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%. | 46% | Bottom 8% 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%. | 25% | Bottom 10% 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%. | 62% | Bottom 40% 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 40% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani37.4%
White British36.0%
Other6.7%
Black African6.1%
Mixed W+Asian3.3%
White Other2.4%
Asian Other2.1%
Asian Indian1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Gypsy/Roma0.7%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
Black Other0.3%
Mixed Other0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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53.59358, -2.27429 · BL9 7QT
School details
Local authorityBury
RegionNorth West
URN146970
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.hazelwoodhigh.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Hazel Wood High School rated by Ofsted?
Hazel Wood High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 March 2023.
Is Hazel Wood High School a good school?
Hazel Wood High School scores 17.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 17% 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 Hazel Wood High School in GCSEs?
Hazel Wood High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 35.7. 46% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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