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The Lacon Childe School
Requires Improvementgraded 11/06/2024Ages 11–16538 pupilsDoes not apply
The Lacon Childe School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Kidderminster, within the Shropshire local authority. The school has around 538 pupils on roll. It was most recently inspected by Ofsted in 11/06/2024 and continues to develop its provision for pupils. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 46.2 and 46% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Kidderminster can view The Lacon Childe School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationRequires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudesRequires Improvement
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementRequires Improvement
Last inspected 11/06/2024
Attendance & staffing
Attendance91.0%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence28.3%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher15.7England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals24.2%England avg 28.6%
English not first language0.7%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 845.8
Progress 8-0.2
Grade 5+ English & maths40%
Grade 4+ English & maths64%
EBacc entry23%
EBacc average point score3.99
DfE, 2024/25
Nearby schools in Kidderminster
All schools in Kidderminster →Cleobury Mortimer Primary SchoolGood · 0.0 miBayton CofE Primary School2.2 miFarlow CofE Primary SchoolGood · 3.5 mi
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