The Lacon Childe School

Details

Age Range11-16 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Local AuthorityShropshire
AddressLove Lane, DY14 8PE
URN141451

School Census

Total 543
Girls/Boys 261/282
Girls/Boys Ratio 48.1%/51.9%
% pupils where English not first language 1.1%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 91
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 11.4%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
11/06/2024 Requires improvement
09/10/2012 Good
01/07/2009 Outstanding
Inspection Date 11/06/2024
Quality of Education Requires improvement
Behaviour and Attitudes Requires improvement
Personal Development Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Requires improvement
Inspection Date 09/10/2012
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 01/07/2009
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Outstanding

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 45.1
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 43.70%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 57.30%
Entering EBacc 27.20%
EBacc average point score 3.84
Progress 8 -0.28
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 45.5
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 35%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 62%
Entering EBacc 11%
EBacc average point score 3.8
Progress 8 -0.11
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 54.6
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 64%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 80%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 4.7
Progress 8 0.28

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.07%
Total Applications177
As first preference111
As second preference47
As third preference19
Total Offers Made108
first preference offers104
second preference offers4
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.08%
Total Applications174
As first preference110
As second preference43
As third preference21
Total Offers Made107
first preference offers102
second preference offers4
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications130
As first preference95
As second preference27
As third preference8
Total Offers Made100
first preference offers95
second preference offers3
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications138
As first preference108
As second preference22
As third preference7
Total Offers Made108
first preference offers108
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications117
As first preference92
As second preference20
As third preference5
Total Offers Made93
first preference offers92
second preference offers0
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.08%
Total Applications136
As first preference112
As second preference16
As third preference8
Total Offers Made104
first preference offers104
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications140
As first preference103
As second preference25
As third preference12
Total Offers Made103
first preference offers103
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications150
As first preference116
As second preference22
As third preference12
Total Offers Made116
first preference offers116
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications127
As first preference97
As second preference22
As third preference8
Total Offers Made100
first preference offers97
second preference offers3
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications135
As first preference98
As second preference31
As third preference6
Total Offers Made100
first preference offers98
second preference offers2
third preference offers0

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree26%
agree55%
disagree12%
strongly disagree7%
don't know0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree28%
agree53%
disagree11%
strongly disagree5%
don't know4%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree13%
agree43%
disagree29%
strongly disagree12%
don't know3%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree11%
agree13%
disagree12%
strongly disagree9%
don't know12%
not applicable43%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree14%
agree43%
disagree26%
strongly disagree11%
don't know5%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree26%
agree21%
disagree21%
strongly disagree14%
don't know1%
not applicable16%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes17%
no83%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree8%
agree38%
disagree23%
strongly disagree23%
dont know8%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree33%
agree43%
disagree13%
strongly disagree7%
don't know4%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree33%
agree49%
disagree9%
strongly disagree5%
don't know4%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree36%
agree47%
disagree12%
strongly disagree5%
don't know0%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree25%
agree57%
disagree16%
strongly disagree3%
don't know0%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree49%
agree39%
disagree11%
strongly disagree1%
don't know0%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree28%
agree38%
disagree22%
strongly disagree7%
don't know5%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes71%
no29%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin90%
any other white background ethnic origin3.3%
any other mixed background ethnic origin0.7%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin90.2%
any other white background ethnic origin2.4%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin0.7%
white and asian ethnic origin0.7%
any other mixed background ethnic origin0.7%

Nearby Schools

Cleobury Mortimer Primary School

(0.00 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 2-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Love Lane, , DY14 8PE