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West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy
The Avenue, Grantham, NG31 7PX, Lincolnshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
54.6 / 100
Top 45%
Better than 55% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
390
Capacity
625
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
62%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary academy demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score placing it in the top 78% nationally. While 56% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, there may be room for improvement in higher grade attainment, as only 31% reach grade 5 or above. Overall, parent satisfaction appears strong, and the school is better than 55% of others in the area, making it a viable option for families in Lincolnshire.
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Last inspected: 23 January 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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. | 40.3 | Bottom 22% 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%. | 56% | Bottom 24% 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%. | 31% | Bottom 18% 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%. | 0% | Bottom 0% 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%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British74.6%
White Other8.5%
Black African5.9%
Mixed Other3.6%
Asian Indian1.8%
Other1.5%
Asian Other1.0%
Gypsy/Roma0.8%
Black Other0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Location
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52.90756, -0.66215 · NG31 7PX
School details
Local authorityLincolnshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN148433
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.wgacademy.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy rated by Ofsted?
West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 January 2024.
Is West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy a good school?
West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy scores 54.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 45% 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 West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy in GCSEs?
West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 40.3. 56% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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