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Dinnington High School
Doe Quarry Lane, Sheffield, S25 2NZ, Rotherham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
6.1 / 100
Bottom 6%
Better than 6% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
1,009
Capacity
1,444
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
70%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 42.3, this secondary school is performing in the top 69% nationally, indicating a solid level of academic achievement. However, only 58% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, which may be a consideration for parents. The recent Ofsted inspection rated the school as "Requires Improvement," suggesting there are areas that need attention, alongside a LocaleIQ score that places it better than only 6% of schools.
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Last inspected: 22 November 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & 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. | 42.3 | Bottom 31% 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%. | 58% | Bottom 29% 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%. | 39% | Bottom 38% 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%. | 3% | Bottom 3% 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%. | 2% | Bottom 3% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.1%
Black African3.5%
White Other2.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Mixed Other0.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Asian Other0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Indian0.2%
Other0.2%
Mixed W+B African0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Location
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53.37371, -1.20445 · S25 2NZ
School details
Local authorityRotherham
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN150938
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.dinningtonhigh.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Dinnington High School rated by Ofsted?
Dinnington High School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 November 2023.
Is Dinnington High School a good school?
Dinnington High School scores 6.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 6% 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 Dinnington High School in GCSEs?
Dinnington High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.3. 58% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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