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Alec Reed Academy is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,670 boys and girls aged between 3 and 19. (See here for details of the primary school.) In June 2023 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Representation, Finances, Admissions and Destinations. Relative weaknesses include Environment, Progress, Sixth form and Attainment.
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Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix is slightly out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is in balance with the local community. Show details
Finances: Above average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Admissions: Above average. The occupancy rate is quite low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Destinations: Above average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite low, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is very high. Show details
Attendance: About average. Pupil absence rates are roughly average and the incidence of persistent absence is quite high.
Disadvantaged pupils: About average. Progress up to age 16 is above average. Destinations at 16 are about average. Progress at 16-18 is poor. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
Attainment: Below average. Up to age 16 it is about average, while at ages 16-18 it is below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Sixth form: Below average. Attainment is below average, progress is poor and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are excellent.
Progress: Below average. Up to age 16 it is above average, while at ages 16-18 it is poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Environment: Poor. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite high, while crime is very high.
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