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The Blue Coat School Basingstoke
Western Way, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG22 6HA, Hampshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
4.7 / 100
Bottom 5%
Better than 5% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
896
Capacity
1,000
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
90%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 33.1, the school ranks in the top 97% nationally, indicating strong academic potential despite a lower percentage of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths at 44%. However, it currently holds an Ofsted rating of 'Requires Improvement,' suggesting there are areas needing development. Parent satisfaction and community involvement might be worth exploring further, as the LocaleIQ score indicates limited overall performance compared to other schools.
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Last inspected: 7 February 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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. | 33.1 | Bottom 3% 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%. | 44% | Bottom 6% 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%. | 20% | Bottom 3% 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%. | 10% | Bottom 10% 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%. | 6% | Bottom 10% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British70.9%
Black African6.4%
Asian Other5.2%
White Other4.5%
Mixed Other2.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.8%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Other1.3%
Asian Pakistani1.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Black Other1.0%
Asian Indian0.9%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Location
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51.25374, -1.11512 · RG22 6HA
School details
Local authorityHampshire
RegionSouth East
URN150839
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.tbcsbasingstoke.org
Frequently asked questions
What is The Blue Coat School Basingstoke rated by Ofsted?
The Blue Coat School Basingstoke was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 February 2023.
Is The Blue Coat School Basingstoke a good school?
The Blue Coat School Basingstoke scores 4.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 5% 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 Blue Coat School Basingstoke in GCSEs?
The Blue Coat School Basingstoke achieved an Attainment 8 score of 33.1. 44% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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