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Does anyone know if there's a map which shows whereabouts in the country the highest achieving state schools are?

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myredcardigan · 19/09/2008 22:48

Just wondered if anyone knows if a map exists showing 'hotspots' of high achieving (not just academically but social/pastoral) schools. ie those graded 1 or a mixture of 1&2.
Just interested as we may have to move again soon.
Thanks

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CaptainNancy · 19/09/2008 22:52

Ofsted would be your first point of call. Doubt very much they would have the balls to publish a map showing Ofsted gradings though (I assume you mean ofsted grade 1 and 2?)

myredcardigan · 19/09/2008 22:55

Thanks CN. Tried OFSTED, no joy!
Why isn't such a thing available?

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CaptainNancy · 19/09/2008 23:00

Because it would create a class war?

PeaMcLean · 19/09/2008 23:04

Is there an educational value in publishing "hotspots"? Sounds inflammatory to me and of no use to education itself, surely. Quite good for house prices but I'm not sure that's what Ofsted is about.

myredcardigan · 19/09/2008 23:05

I thinkit would be quite informative and may even be enlightening to parents in the SE who think all such schools are south of Watford. Though personally I'm looking for one for far more practical reasons.

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CaptainNancy · 19/09/2008 23:06

The Times and The Guardian publish annual tables of what they consider to be the top performing schools in the country (ie England).
Perhaps that could be a starting point for you?
I don't believe they use Ofsted grades in it though, rather NC attainment.

notimetoshop · 19/09/2008 23:07

There is a very strong link between wealth and educational achievement. That is the broad picture, for a detailed view go to the DCSF website. They have performance tables. You put in the local authority name and you'll get a list of all school results in that area. The lists are alphabetical order. The BBC has tables listed in local authority order.

myredcardigan · 19/09/2008 23:08

Totally agree that's not what OFSTED is about. I think it would be a good tool for parents needing to relocate to an area they know nothing about.

The grades are already available of the ofsted website, I'm just surprised no-one has collated the info in such a way.

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CaptainNancy · 19/09/2008 23:10

You can search by postcode on the Ofsted site though mrc - most people move to an area due to their work or family reasons, not because of the schools there.

myredcardigan · 19/09/2008 23:14

Yes of course, as are we (possibly).
But, most of the big cities in this country are surrounded by 4,5 or 6 different LEAs. Just would help me decide which one to plump for living in IYKWIM.

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myredcardigan · 19/09/2008 23:18

Basically, DH's company have offices in two other cities. Will probably have to move to one for 2 or 3 years. Interested in school attainment levels for each area.

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CaptainNancy · 19/09/2008 23:24

Well- Ofsted's search by postcode goes on distance as the crow flies, rather than which authority, so it should be fine using their search facility.
You could always ask for recommendations on here (mn) if you're crazy brave enough!

edam · 19/09/2008 23:24

tell us what the cities are, then.

S1ur · 19/09/2008 23:27

Catchment maps are cagey enough, but you can usually search by postcode.

Ofsted maps would be very telling I think. I would be interested in seeing grades mapped. I think it would be interesting to overlay against map of social deprivation.

CaptainNancy · 19/09/2008 23:30

Hmm, mapping Ofsted grades... I have a calling.... How much would people pay for that information I wonder?

myredcardigan · 19/09/2008 23:31

Cities are Birmingham and Bristol.
Current LEA is Cheshire and I understand that around Manchester there are about 6 LEAs some excellent, others dire.
A county or more specifically LEA type map would be helpful and easy rather than making up a Birmingham postcode and putting a 10mile radius on the ofsted website.
No political interest in it whatsoever.

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notimetoshop · 19/09/2008 23:31

Try schoolchoice.co.uk
If your children are around 10/11, you may want to check whether the authorities have a grammar system still or whether they are three-tier. That may be something you want to take into account. Trafford for example does have 11 plus, and v good results.

S1ur · 19/09/2008 23:32

Nancy lass, thjey would be gazillions.

I suspect a law though, because round these parts the estate agents haven't produced said map of catchments and by god they would be popular with some.

Instead they all allude to 'good' school in info.

If I can just ebay my soul would you like to set up as business partners?

myredcardigan · 19/09/2008 23:34

Well they are already public information so no copyright or legal issues should cause a problem. I'd pay for it,CN

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myredcardigan · 19/09/2008 23:35

Thanks, notimetosleep,will do!
Yes,Trafford schools are very good.

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S1ur · 19/09/2008 23:42

I have a different suggestion.

talk to the people birmingham forum, start a post or search.

must be similar for bristol

CaptainNancy · 19/09/2008 23:45

mrc I can help out in your particular case!
How old are your DC?

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myredcardigan · 19/09/2008 23:49

Nancy, they are 5,3 and 2mths. This will probably be Sept next year.

Slur, thanks but I would feel quite awkward 'barging' in and saying,'Right, I want to live in an area were all the schools are outstanding. Tell me where that is please.' Accessing a map seems less inflammatory somehow.

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CaptainNancy · 19/09/2008 23:51

Slur you're on Are you any good at marketing?
mrc Do you have to purchase a house, or does that come with the job?
Would you care to CAT me?

myredcardigan · 19/09/2008 23:52

Must go to bed, DH is getting grumpy with me.
Will check back though.
TBH, don't want to leave Cheshire. Just got settled and like it very much.

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