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Bennett Memorial Diocesan School
Culverden Down, Tunbridge Wells TN4 9SH
Bennett Memorial Diocesan School is a non-selective, Church of England academy. It has about 1,860 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In June 2012 the school was rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Progress, Environment, Representation and Attendance. Relative weaknesses include Admissions.
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Progress: Excellent. Up to age 16 it is excellent, while at ages 16-18 it is above average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Environment: Excellent. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all very low.
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Attendance: Excellent. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very low.
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 quite high. Show details
Attainment: Excellent. Up to age 16 it is excellent, while at ages 16-18 it is above average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Disadvantaged pupils: Excellent. Progress up to age 16 is excellent. Destinations at 16 are excellent. Progress at 16-18 is about average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
Sixth form: Above average. Attainment, progress and destinations are all above average.
Finances: About average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Admissions: Poor. The occupancy rate is very high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.

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