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The Appleton School is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,610 boys and girls aged between 11 and 19. In February 2019 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Compass Education Trust Ltd. (Other schools in this trust include The Bromfords School, Woodlands School and The Billericay School.)
Particular strengths include Environment, Representation and Disadvantaged pupils. Relative weaknesses include Sixth form 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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| Distance (miles) |
Score | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1.8 | The King John School | |
| 2.1 | The Basildon Upper Academy | |
| 2.1 | The Deanes | |
| 2.7 | The Cornelius Vermuyden School | |
| 3.0 | The Sweyne Park School | |
| 3.0 | The FitzWimarc School | |
| 3.4 | The Bromfords School | |
| 3.4 | Beauchamps High School | |
| 3.5 | Castle View School | |
| 3.9 | Belfairs Academy | |
| 3.9 | De La Salle School | |
| 4.2 | Woodlands School |
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Environment: Excellent. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very low, while crime is quite low.
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
Disadvantaged pupils: About average. Progress up to age 16 is below average. Destinations at 16 are excellent. Progress at 16-18 is poor. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about 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.)
Destinations: About average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is very low. Show details
Finances: Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite high.
Progress: Poor. Up to age 16 it is poor, while at ages 16-18 it is below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Admissions: Poor. The occupancy rate is very high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Sixth form: Poor. Attainment is about average, progress is below average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
Popular GCSE subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
Popular A-level subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2022
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