The Lacon Childe School

A requires improvement academy converter school in Shropshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Lacon Childe School.

Kidderminster, DY148PE Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

51

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
48.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -0.28
English & Maths grade 4+ %
56.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 64.1%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
11 June 2024
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Requires Improvement
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Love Lane
Cleobury Mortimer
Kidderminster, DY148PE
Phone
1299270312
Website
lacon-childe.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
141451
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Address
Love Lane, Cleobury Mortimer, Kidderminster, DY14 8PE
Website
http://www.lacon-childe.org.uk
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
FOUR STONES GATEWAY TRUST
Capacity
540 pupils
Setting
Larger rural: Further from a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
548
Free School Meals
19.3% (106 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
6.4% (35 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.0%
Good
Persistent Absence
28.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
64.1 (+12.1 vs average)
Attainment 8:
45.1 (+5.6 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
23 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
91
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
548 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"INTEGRITY IS ABOUT DOING THE RIGHT THING"

WE ARE COMMITTED TO BEING THE BEST WE CAN BE WE ARE AMBITIOUS FOR OURSELVES AND OUR STUDENTS KNOWLEDGE AND LITERACY MAKE CREATIVITY POSSIBLE

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Lacon Childe School

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