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The Deanery CofE Academy
Peglars Way, Wichelstowe, Swindon, SN1 7DA, Swindon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
3.6 / 100
Bottom 4%
Better than 4% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Inadequate
Pupils
768
Capacity
1,530
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
50%
Faith
Anglican/Church of England
Summary
Parents should be aware that the recent Ofsted report rated the school as inadequate, which may raise concerns about the overall quality of education. Despite this, the school demonstrates strengths in GCSE performance, with an Attainment 8 score in the top 46% of schools nationally and 71% of students achieving a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. However, the low EBacc entry rate of 21% suggests limited engagement with a broader curriculum.
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Last inspected: 12 September 2023Quality Of Education: InadequatePersonal Development: InadequateBehaviour & 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. | 46.6 | Top 46% 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%. | 71% | Top 35% 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%. | 50% | Top 35% 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%. | 21% | Bottom 34% 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%. | 15% | Bottom 34% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British53.4%
Black African10.2%
White Other8.9%
Asian Indian7.3%
Asian Other3.9%
Mixed Other3.8%
Other2.2%
Mixed W+B African1.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Asian Chinese1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Black Other0.9%
Asian Bangladeshi0.8%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Location
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51.54610, -1.80934 · SN1 7DA
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Frequently asked questions
What is The Deanery CofE Academy rated by Ofsted?
The Deanery CofE Academy was rated "Inadequate" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 September 2023.
Is The Deanery CofE Academy a good school?
The Deanery CofE Academy scores 3.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 4% 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 Deanery CofE Academy in GCSEs?
The Deanery CofE Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.6. 71% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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