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The Beaconsfield School is a non-selective academy. It has about 840 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In February 2019 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Environment, Destinations, Disadvantaged pupils and Admissions. Relative weaknesses include Attendance, Finances, Sixth form and Progress.
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Environment: Excellent. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all quite low.
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 high. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: About average. Progress up to age 16 is below average. Destinations at 16 are above average. Progress at 16-18 is excellent. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
Admissions: About average. The occupancy rate and offer rate are both roughly average. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix is in balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is out of balance with the local community. Show details
Attainment: About 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.)
Progress: Below average. Up to age 16 it is about average, while at ages 16-18 it is below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Sixth form: Below average. Attainment is below average, progress is below average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are above average.
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.
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