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The Blue School is a non-selective, Church of England academy. It has about 1,430 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In October 2017 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Progress, Representation, Disadvantaged pupils and Environment. Relative weaknesses include Attendance.
The school's overall score (out of 100) is given below. Coloured segments show the contributions of each indicator, explained in more detail below. Hover over the segments for details. Personalise the score by clicking on the button to set your own priorities.
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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.)
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: Excellent. Progress up to age 16 is about average. Destinations at 16 are above average. Progress at 16-18 is excellent. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are above average.
Environment: Above average. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all quite low.
Admissions: Above average. The occupancy rate is quite low and the offer rate is roughly average. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Attainment: Above average. Attainment at the ages of 16 and 18 are both above average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Sixth form: Above average. Attainment is above average, progress is excellent and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
Destinations: About average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is quite low. Show details
Finances: About average. 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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