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The Aylesbury Vale Academy
Paradise Orchard, Aylesbury HP18 0WS
The Aylesbury Vale Academy is a non-selective, Church of England academy. It has about 1,820 boys and girls aged between 3 and 19. (See here for details of the primary school.) In January 2019 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Representation, Environment, Disadvantaged pupils and Progress. Relative weaknesses include Admissions, Sixth form and Attainment.
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Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Environment: Above average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very low, while crime is roughly average.
Disadvantaged pupils: Above average. Progress up to age 16 is above average. Destinations at 16 are above average. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Progress: Above average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attendance: About average. Pupil absence rates are quite low and the incidence of persistent absence is roughly average.
Finances: About average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Destinations: About average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is roughly average, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is quite low. Show details
Attainment: Below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Sixth form: Below average. Destinations at 18 are below average.
Admissions: Poor. The occupancy rate is very high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
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