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Plains Farm Academy is an academy. It has about 190 boys and girls aged between 3 and 11. In May 2019 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Inspire Multi Academy Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Farringdon Academy, New Penshaw Academy, Burnside Academy Inspires and Fatfield Academy.)
Particular strengths include Admissions and Environment. Relative weaknesses include Attendance and Finances.
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Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low.
Environment: Above average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very low, while crime is roughly average.
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress in maths, reading and writing are all below average.
Progress: Below average. Progress in maths is poor, in reading it is below average and in writing it is below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For actual grades, see Attainment.)
Finances: Poor. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Attainment: Poor. Maths, reading and GPS (grammar, punctuation and spelling) attainment are all poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Representation: Out of balance. The socio-economic mix is out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Attendance: Poor. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very high.
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