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The Ashcombe School is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,500 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In May 2024 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of South East Surrey Schools Education Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Therfield School and Carrington School.)
Particular strengths include Progress, Destinations, Representation and Sixth form. Relative weaknesses include Admissions.
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Progress: Excellent. Up to age 16 it is above average, while at ages 16-18 it is excellent. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Destinations: Excellent. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is roughly average. Show details
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix is in balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Sixth form: Above average. Attainment is about average, progress is excellent and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
Attainment: Above average. Up to age 16 it is excellent, while at ages 16-18 it is about average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Attendance: Above average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite low.
Environment: Above average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are roughly average, while crime is quite low.
Finances: Above average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Disadvantaged pupils: About average. Progress up to age 16 is poor. Destinations at 16 are about average. Progress at 16-18 is above average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are above average.
Admissions: Below average. The occupancy rate is quite high and the offer rate is quite low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
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