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Brandles School

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Brandles School

Weston Way, Baldock, SG7 6EY

Academy special sponsor led · Ages 11–16 · Boys

Ofsted
Good
Jun 2024

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

2.6school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
2.6
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
N/A
Basics 9-5
0.0%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

2.6

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/243.946.4
2024/252.646.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/24-2.460.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% data available for 2023/24 only

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
0.0%
EBacc APS
0.15
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
0.0%
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Nearby secondary schools

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The Knights Templar School
0.28 km away · Academy converter
Good
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3.08 km away · Other independent school
The Highfield School
3.86 km away · Academy converter
Good
North Herts Education Support Centre
3.88 km away · Pupil referral unit
Outstanding

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About Brandles School

Brandles School is a secondary school in Baldock, Hertfordshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 2.6. The school has around 70 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Weston Way, Baldock, SG7 6EY | More schools in Hertfordshire

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Jun 2024 — Good
  2. Feb 2018 — Inadequate (predecessor: Brandles School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Brandles School

What is Brandles School's Ofsted rating?
Brandles School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are Brandles School's latest exam results?
Brandles School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 2.6. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Brandles School located?
Brandles School is a secondary school in Baldock, Hertfordshire (SG7 6EY).
How many pupils attend Brandles School?
Brandles School has around 70 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Brandles School with other schools?
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