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The Bulmershe School
Woodlands Avenue, Woodley, Reading, Berkshire, RG5 3EU, Wokingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
63.8 / 100
Top 36%
Better than 64% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,506
Capacity
1,400
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
108%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, boasting a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 50.7, which places it in the top 27% nationally. Additionally, 73% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 74% progress to university, with 17% attending top-third institutions. While the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 28%, the overall parent satisfaction and positive educational outcomes make it a compelling choice for families.
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Last inspected: 7 November 2017Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 50.7 | Top 27% 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%. | 73% | Top 31% 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%. | 56% | Top 23% 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%. | 28% | Bottom 47% 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%. | 21% | Bottom 47% 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%. | 74% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 17% | Average |
Based on 82 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British46.7%
Asian Pakistani10.4%
Asian Indian9.1%
White Other7.7%
Black African4.1%
Mixed Other3.2%
Other3.1%
Mixed W+Asian2.9%
Asian Chinese2.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.9%
Mixed W+B African1.5%
Asian Other1.5%
Black Caribbean0.9%
Black Other0.7%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
White Irish0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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51.45423, -0.91768 · RG5 3EU
School details
Local authorityWokingham
RegionSouth East
URN149611
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.thebulmersheschool.com/
Frequently asked questions
What is The Bulmershe School rated by Ofsted?
The Bulmershe School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 November 2017.
Is The Bulmershe School a good school?
The Bulmershe School scores 63.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 36% 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 Bulmershe School in GCSEs?
The Bulmershe School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 50.7. 73% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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