The Lacon Childe School
URN: 141451 • Kidderminster DY14 8PE
Overview
- Name
- The Lacon Childe School
- URN
- 141451
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- THE SHROPSHIRE GATEWAY EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 39.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Rachel Croxton-Broome (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01299270312
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Love Lane, Kidderminster DY14 8PE
Summary
The Lacon Childe School is a mixed secondary academy located in Cleobury Mortimer, Shropshire, catering to students aged 11 to 16. With a current enrolment of 538 pupils and a capacity of 540, the school maintains a strong focus on fostering a supportive and stimulating learning environment. The ethos of the school centres around community engagement, encouraging students to develop high aspirations and a well-rounded character.
The curriculum at Lacon Childe is designed to challenge students academically while also providing diverse experiences beyond the classroom. The school is committed to delivering high-quality education through expert teaching, ensuring that all students are well-prepared for their future pathways. With a focus on resilience and determination, the school aims for students to leave with qualifications that will facilitate their success.
Additionally, Lacon Childe School promotes excellent conduct and hard work among its students, reflecting its ambition for them to contribute positively to the wider community. The school welcomes inquiries from prospective families and encourages engagement with its educational offerings.
The curriculum at Lacon Childe is designed to challenge students academically while also providing diverse experiences beyond the classroom. The school is committed to delivering high-quality education through expert teaching, ensuring that all students are well-prepared for their future pathways. With a focus on resilience and determination, the school aims for students to leave with qualifications that will facilitate their success.
Additionally, Lacon Childe School promotes excellent conduct and hard work among its students, reflecting its ambition for them to contribute positively to the wider community. The school welcomes inquiries from prospective families and encourages engagement with its educational offerings.
Useful links
- School Governance (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Our School (other)
- [email protected] (other)
- find out more here (other)
- Lacon Childe School more than just a school (other)
- Headteacher's Welcome (other)
- Policy Documents (other)
- Term Dates (other)
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
- THE SHROPSHIRE GATEWAY EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- Capacity
- 540
- Pupils
- 538
- Boys
- 284
- Girls
- 254
- FSM %
- 22.00
- Open date
- 2014-10-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-06-12
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Worcestershire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 538 | 284 | 254 | 540 | 22.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 548 | 283 | 265 | 540 | 19.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 556 | 278 | 278 | 540 | 15.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 556 | 278 | 278 | 540 | 15.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 566 | 268 | 298 | 540 | 13.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 576 | 272 | 304 | 540 | 10.60 |
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