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Walderslade School
Bradfields Avenue, Walderslade, Chatham, Kent, ME5 0LE, Medway
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
0.6 / 100
Bottom 1%
Better than 1% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Inadequate
Pupils
806
Capacity
949
Ages
11–18
Gender
Girls
Occupancy
85%
Summary
With an Ofsted rating of Inadequate from February 2023, this secondary school faces significant challenges in providing quality education. The GCSE attainment figures are concerning, with an average Attainment 8 score of 29.9 and only 24% of students achieving a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. Additionally, the school's LocaleIQ score indicates it performs better than only 1% of schools, highlighting a need for improvement in academic outcomes and overall student support.
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Last inspected: 22 February 2023Quality Of Education: InadequatePersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: InadequateLeadership & 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. | 29.9 | Bottom 1% 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%. | 24% | Bottom 0% 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%. | 11% | Bottom 0% 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%. | 22% | Bottom 16% 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%. | 8% | Bottom 16% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British66.4%
Black African15.5%
White Other5.5%
Other2.4%
Gypsy/Roma1.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Asian Other1.0%
Mixed Other0.9%
Black Other0.7%
Black Caribbean0.7%
Asian Bangladeshi0.7%
Asian Indian0.6%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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51.35116, 0.52440 · ME5 0LE
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Frequently asked questions
What is Walderslade School rated by Ofsted?
Walderslade School was rated "Inadequate" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 February 2023.
Is Walderslade School a good school?
Walderslade School scores 0.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 1% 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 Walderslade School in GCSEs?
Walderslade School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 29.9. 24% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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