The Lacon Childe School

About The Lacon Childe School

The Lacon Childe School is an academy converter in Kidderminster, Shropshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 538 pupils on roll. It is part of FOUR STONES GATEWAY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (11 June 2024) rated it Requires Improvement. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 41.5 (2025/26). 24.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 0.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Shropshire →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

538 / 540 (100%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

11 June 2024

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Love Lane, Kidderminster, Shropshire, DY14 8PE

Phone

01299270312

Headteacher

Stuart Weston

Website

http://www.lacon-childe.org.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Lacon Childe School?

The Lacon Childe School is an academy converter in Kidderminster, Shropshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does The Lacon Childe School have?

The Lacon Childe School has 538 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is The Lacon Childe School's Ofsted rating?

The Lacon Childe School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (11 June 2024).

How does The Lacon Childe School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The Lacon Childe School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 41.5 in 2025/26.

Is The Lacon Childe School part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Lacon Childe School is part of FOUR STONES GATEWAY TRUST.

Where is The Lacon Childe School?

The Lacon Childe School is located at Love Lane, Kidderminster, Shropshire, DY14 8PE.