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Abbeyfield School is a non-selective secondary school maintained by the local authority (Wiltshire). It has about 880 boys and girls aged between 11 and 19. In November 2022 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Representation, Finances, Admissions and Progress. Relative weaknesses include Destinations and Attendance.
The school's overall score (out of 100) is given below. Coloured segments show the contributions of each indicator, explained in more detail below. Hover over the segments for details. Personalise the score by clicking on the button to set your own priorities.
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Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Finances: Excellent. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Admissions: Above average. The occupancy rate is quite low and the offer rate is roughly average. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Progress: Above average. Up to age 16 it is about average, while at ages 16-18 it is excellent. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Environment: Above average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are roughly average, while crime is very low.
Sixth form: About average. Attainment is about average, progress is excellent and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
Attainment: About average. Attainment at the ages of 16 and 18 are both about average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Disadvantaged pupils: About average. Progress up to age 16 is about average. Destinations at 16 are poor. Progress at 16-18 is excellent.
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates are quite high and the incidence of persistent absence is roughly average.
Destinations: Below average. The proportions of students going on to education, training or work at the ages of 16 and 18 are both quite low. Show details
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