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The Lacon Childe School

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The Lacon Childe School

Love Lane, Cleobury Mortimer, Kidderminster, DY14 8PE

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Pupils
538
Ages
11-16
FSM
22.0%
Attainment 8
45.6
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Jun 2024

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
45.6
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
19.4%
Basics 9-5
39.6%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
23.1%
EBacc APS
3.97
EBacc 9-5
13.2%
EBacc 9-4
15.4%
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About The Lacon Childe School

The Lacon Childe School is a secondary school in Kidderminster, Shropshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 45.6. The school has around 538 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Lacon Childe School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jun 2024 — Requires improvement
  2. Mar 2023 — School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next
  3. Oct 2012 — Good (predecessor: The Lacon Childe School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about The Lacon Childe School

What is The Lacon Childe School's Ofsted rating?
The Lacon Childe School received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are The Lacon Childe School's latest exam results?
The Lacon Childe School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 45.6. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Lacon Childe School located?
The Lacon Childe School is a secondary school in Kidderminster, Shropshire (DY14 8PE).
How many pupils attend The Lacon Childe School?
The Lacon Childe School has around 538 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Lacon Childe School with other schools?
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