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Brunel School
170b Torquay Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 2AL, Torbay
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
26.9 / 100
Bottom 27%
Better than 27% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
48
Capacity
63
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
76%
Summary
With a small student population of 48, the school faces challenges, as indicated by its Ofsted rating of "Requires Improvement" and notably low GCSE results, with 0% of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. While it performs better than 27% of schools according to the LocaleIQ score, the lack of EBacc entries and low Attainment 8 score of 1.5 highlight significant areas for improvement. Parents may want to consider these factors when evaluating options for their children.
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Last inspected: 4 February 2020Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & 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. | 1.5 | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| 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% | No UK data |
| 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% | No UK data |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British97.9%
White Other2.1%
Location
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50.44289, -3.56440 · TQ3 2AL
School details
Local authorityTorbay
RegionSouth West
URN150616
School typeAcademy special sponsor led
Websitewww.brunelschool.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Brunel School rated by Ofsted?
Brunel School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 February 2020.
Is Brunel School a good school?
Brunel School scores 26.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 27% 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 Brunel School in GCSEs?
Brunel School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 1.5. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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