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The Lacon Childe School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Noah Turner

corporate_fareTHE SHROPSHIRE GATEWAY EDUCATIONAL TRUST

location_onKidderminster, DY14 8PE

language Visit Website phone 1299270312

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Ofsted

Requires improvement

Inspected 2024

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Students

543

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Attainment 8

45.8

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GCSE Rank

#5 in Shropshire

#1,615 of 3,216 nationally

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The Lacon Childe School is a Academy converter secondary school in Kidderminster, serving ages 11-16. Currently Requires Improvement according to Ofsted — the school is working to raise standards. Demand is above capacity (1.0×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

The Lacon Childe School is an academy converter in Kidderminster, Shropshire, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of THE SHROPSHIRE GATEWAY EDUCATIONAL TRUST. The school has approximately 538 pupils on roll, of whom 22% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.8, placing the school #5 in Shropshire and #1,615 of 3,216 nationally. 39.60% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 16.0% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Requires improvement. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Requires improvement, behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement, personal development Good, and leadership and management Requires improvement.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.0× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 18.6:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there was 1 permanent exclusion. The average suspension rate was 4.5 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

45.8

Grade 5+ E&M

39.60%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)16.0%

Entering EBacc23.10%

EBacc APS3.99

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.28

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc27.20%

EBacc APS3.84

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.12

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc11%

EBacc APS3.80

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.28

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

54.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc26%

EBacc APS4.7

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc22%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.15

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

51.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc24%

EBacc APS4.36

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.03

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc33%

EBacc APS4.06

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

88%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)84%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships7%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

11 June 2024

Inspection Report

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07 March 2023

Inspection Report

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07 November 2017

Inspection Report

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01 October 2014

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2024-06-11

S5 Inspection EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Requires improvement

Development

Good

Leadership

Requires improvement

2017-11-07

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2012-10-09

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2009-07-01

None EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

5.0%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

3.0%(16 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 538 pupils. During this period, there were 27 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 5.0%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	538	27	5.0%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	554	22	4.0%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	541	38	7.0%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	548	54	9.9%	7.1%	5
2023/24 (Autumn term)	544	104	19.1%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	542	73	13.5%	6.6%	3
2022/23 (Spring term)	543	59	10.9%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	543	47	8.7%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	559	27	4.8%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	556	22	4.0%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	557	15	2.7%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	560	37	6.6%	3.6%	3
2020/21 (Spring term)	566	5	0.9%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	569	36	6.3%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	576	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	576	15	2.6%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	576	14	2.4%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	549	14	2.6%	3.1%	2
2018/19 (Spring term)	551	18	3.3%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	554	16	2.9%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	553	24	4.3%	3.4%	1
2017/18 (Spring term)	550	20	3.6%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	551	18	3.3%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	512	9	1.8%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	510	10	2.0%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	511	6	1.2%	3.1%	1

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 26 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 21 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 11 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 11 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 5 pupils

Physical Disability 2 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 1 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

79.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

85.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

27.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree19%

agree41%

disagree26%

strongly disagree9%

don't know5%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree16%

agree42%

disagree33%

strongly disagree8%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree24%

agree27%

disagree16%

strongly disagree11%

don't know1%

not applicable21%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes25%

no75%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree19%

agree33%

disagree29%

strongly disagree19%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree36%

agree42%

disagree12%

strongly disagree6%

don't know4%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree35%

agree46%

disagree13%

strongly disagree5%

don't know1%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree36%

agree46%

disagree13%

strongly disagree4%

don't know1%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree21%

agree67%

disagree11%

don't know1%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree45%

agree44%

disagree5%

strongly disagree2%

don't know5%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree34%

agree34%

disagree22%

strongly disagree4%

don't know6%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes73%

no27%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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