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Belfairs Academy
Highlands Boulevard, Leigh-on-Sea SS9 3TG
Belfairs Academy is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,630 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In May 2023 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Finances, Environment and Representation. Relative weaknesses include Sixth form and Disadvantaged pupils.
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Finances: Excellent. The school budget has been in surplus
Environment: Excellent. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite low, while crime is very low.
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 below average, while at ages 16-18 it is about average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates are quite high and the incidence of persistent absence is roughly average.
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress up to age 16 is about average. Destinations at 16 are about average. Progress at 16-18 is about average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
Destinations: Poor. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite low, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is very low. Show details
Admissions: Poor. The occupancy rate is very high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Sixth form: Poor. Attainment is below average, progress is about average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.

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Popular GCSE subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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Proportions of pupils entering in 2022
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