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Boston Spa Academy
Clifford Moor Road, Boston Spa, Wetherby LS23 6RW
Boston Spa Academy is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,430 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In January 2023 the school was rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of The GORSE Academies Trust. (Other schools in this trust include John Smeaton Academy, The Ruth Gorse Academy, The Farnley Academy, The Morley Academy and Bruntcliffe Academy.)
Particular strengths include Destinations, Environment, Attainment and Finances. Relative weaknesses include Admissions, Disadvantaged pupils and Sixth form.
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Destinations: Above average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is roughly average, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is very high. Show details
Environment: Above average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are roughly average, while crime is quite low.
Attainment: Above average. Up to age 16 it is excellent, while at ages 16-18 it is below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Finances: Above average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Progress: About average. Up to age 16 it is excellent, while at ages 16-18 it is poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attendance: About average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both roughly average.
Sixth form: Below average. Attainment is below average, progress is poor and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are excellent.
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress up to age 16 is above average. Destinations at 16 are poor. Progress at 16-18 is below average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
Admissions: Poor. The occupancy rate is very high and the offer rate is quite high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
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