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The Harbour School
Station Road, Wilburton, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 3RR, Cambridgeshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
29.0 / 100
Bottom 29%
Better than 29% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
95
Capacity
104
Ages
5–16
Gender
Boys
Occupancy
91%
Summary
With a small pupil population of 95, this school has a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 6.1, which is commendable. However, it faces significant challenges, as recent Ofsted reports indicate a status of "Requires Improvement," and there are no students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. Additionally, the school shows limited success in key stage 2 outcomes, with only 8% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics.
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Last inspected: 5 December 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal 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. | 6.1 | 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%. | 0% | 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 |
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 8% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | No UK data |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.3%
Mixed Other4.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.2%
White Other3.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Gypsy/Roma1.1%
traveller_irish1.1%
Location
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52.35536, 0.18239 · CB6 3RR
School details
Local authorityCambridgeshire
RegionEast of England
URN148236
School typeAcademy special sponsor led
Websitewww.theharbourschool.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Harbour School rated by Ofsted?
The Harbour School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 December 2023.
Is The Harbour School a good school?
The Harbour School scores 29.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 29% 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 The Harbour School in GCSEs?
The Harbour School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 6.1. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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