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Blythe Bridge High School
Cheadle Road, Blythe Bridge, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST11 9PW, Staffordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
48.7 / 100
Bottom 49%
Better than 49% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,035
Capacity
1,072
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 46.6, placing it in the top 46% of schools nationally. A notable 64% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, and 90% enter the EBacc, indicating a strong academic foundation. However, only 52% progress to university, with just 10% attending top-third institutions, suggesting room for improvement in post-secondary outcomes.
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Last inspected: 25 May 2022Quality 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. | 46.6 | Top 46% 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%. | 64% | Bottom 46% 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%. | 41% | Bottom 43% 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%. | 90% | Top 16% 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%. | 44% | Top 16% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 52% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 10% | Below avg |
Based on 61 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.9%
Other1.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Asian Pakistani1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Mixed Other0.8%
White Other0.7%
Asian Indian0.3%
Asian Other0.1%
Black Other0.1%
Black African0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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52.96813, -2.06114 · ST11 9PW
School details
Local authorityStaffordshire
RegionWest Midlands
URN149376
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.bb-hs.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Blythe Bridge High School rated by Ofsted?
Blythe Bridge High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 May 2022.
Is Blythe Bridge High School a good school?
Blythe Bridge High School scores 48.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 49% 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 Blythe Bridge High School in GCSEs?
Blythe Bridge High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.6. 64% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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