The Lacon Childe School
URN: 123578 • Kidderminster DY14 8PE
Overview
- Name
- The Lacon Childe School
- URN
- 123578
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 45.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Darren Reynolds (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Love Lane, Kidderminster DY14 8PE
Summary
The Lacon Childe School is a mixed community secondary school located in Cleobury Mortimer, Shropshire, catering to students aged 11 to 16. With a capacity of 542, the school fosters a strong sense of community, encouraging collaboration between staff and students to create a supportive and stimulating learning environment. The ethos of the school emphasizes the development of character, resilience, and high aspirations, aiming to prepare students for meaningful contributions to society.
The curriculum at Lacon Childe School is designed to challenge and support students academically, ensuring they achieve the qualifications necessary for their future pathways. Expert teachers deliver a well-planned programme that extends beyond traditional classroom learning, providing diverse experiences that promote personal growth and development.
The school prides itself on the commitment and enthusiasm of its students, who are encouraged to maintain high standards of conduct and hard work. Lacon Childe School aims to equip students not only with academic knowledge but also with the skills and confidence needed to succeed in their future endeavours.
The curriculum at Lacon Childe School is designed to challenge and support students academically, ensuring they achieve the qualifications necessary for their future pathways. Expert teachers deliver a well-planned programme that extends beyond traditional classroom learning, providing diverse experiences that promote personal growth and development.
The school prides itself on the commitment and enthusiasm of its students, who are encouraged to maintain high standards of conduct and hard work. Lacon Childe School aims to equip students not only with academic knowledge but also with the skills and confidence needed to succeed in their future endeavours.
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Nearby alternatives
- King Charles I School (59.6)
- Wolverley CofE Secondary School (51.3)
- Baxter Business and Enterprise College (45.2)
- Baxter College (45.2)
- Baxter College (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Shropshire
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 542
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- Close date
- 2014-09-30
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Worcestershire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 542 | ||||
| 2024-09-11 | 542 | ||||
| 2023-09-11 | 542 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 542 | ||||
| 2021-09-11 | 542 | ||||
| 2020-09-11 | 542 |
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