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Ernest Bevin Academy
Beechcroft Road, Tooting, London, SW17 7DF, Wandsworth
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
50.0 / 100
Top 50%
Better than 50% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
643
Capacity
900
Ages
11–18
Gender
Boys
Occupancy
71%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 44.6, placing it in the top 57% nationally. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths stands at 74%, while 45% reach grade 5 or above, indicating a strong foundation in core subjects. However, the EBacc entry rate of 54% suggests there may be room for improvement in encouraging students to pursue a broader range of academic subjects.
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Last inspected: 7 June 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. | 44.6 | Bottom 43% 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%. | 74% | Top 28% 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%. | 45% | Top 48% 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%. | 54% | Top 32% 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%. | 31% | Top 32% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani22.4%
Black African17.6%
Asian Other16.3%
White British7.0%
White Other6.7%
Other5.6%
Mixed Other5.0%
Asian Indian5.0%
Black Other3.4%
Black Caribbean2.8%
Asian Bangladeshi2.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.7%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Location
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51.43760, -0.16803 · SW17 7DF
School details
Local authorityWandsworth
RegionLondon
URN149543
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Ernest Bevin Academy rated by Ofsted?
Ernest Bevin Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 June 2022.
Is Ernest Bevin Academy a good school?
Ernest Bevin Academy scores 50.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 50% 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 Ernest Bevin Academy in GCSEs?
Ernest Bevin Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.6. 74% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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