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Carlton le Willows Academy
Burton Road, Nottingham, Gedling, Nottinghamshire, NG4 4AA, Nottinghamshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
11.4 / 100
Bottom 12%
Better than 12% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Inadequate
Pupils
1,803
Capacity
2,125
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
85%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 55.1, the school performs in the top 15% nationally, and 86% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. However, it is important to note that the school received an Inadequate rating from Ofsted in November 2022, which may raise concerns for prospective parents. Additionally, the LocaleIQ score suggests that it ranks better than only 12% of schools, indicating potential challenges in the overall educational environment.
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Last inspected: 15 November 2022Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Inadequate
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. | 55.1 | Top 15% 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%. | 86% | Top 10% 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%. | 70% | Top 9% 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%. | 43% | Top 35% 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%. | 29% | Top 35% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British69.5%
Asian Pakistani6.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.6.0%
White Other3.9%
Black African2.7%
Mixed Other2.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Asian Indian1.3%
Other1.1%
Asian Chinese1.1%
Asian Other1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Black Other0.4%
Black Caribbean0.4%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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52.97623, -1.06813 · NG4 4AA
School details
Local authorityNottinghamshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN150524
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.clwacademy.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Carlton le Willows Academy rated by Ofsted?
Carlton le Willows Academy was rated "Inadequate" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 November 2022.
Is Carlton le Willows Academy a good school?
Carlton le Willows Academy scores 11.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 12% 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 Carlton le Willows Academy in GCSEs?
Carlton le Willows Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 55.1. 86% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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