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The Brakenhale School is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,150 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In January 2019 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Greenshaw Learning Trust. (Other schools in this trust include John Madejski Academy, Broadwater School, Greenshaw High School, Park House School and Wallington County Grammar School.)
Particular strengths include Finances, Environment, Representation and Admissions. Relative weaknesses include Sixth form and Disadvantaged pupils.
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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|---|---|---|
| 0.4 | Ranelagh School | |
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| 2.0 | King's Academy Binfield | |
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| 4.4 | Charters School | |
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| 5.5 | Holyport College |
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Finances: Excellent. The school budget has been in surplus
Environment: Above average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very low, while crime is roughly average.
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix is slightly out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is in balance with the local community. Show details
Admissions: Above average. The occupancy rate and offer rate are both quite low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Destinations: Below average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite low, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is roughly average. Show details
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite high.
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress up to age 16 is below average. Destinations at 16 are below average. Progress at 16-18 is below average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
Attainment: Below average. Up to age 16 it is below average, while at ages 16-18 it is poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Progress: Poor. Up to age 16 it is below average, while at ages 16-18 it is poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Sixth form: Poor. Attainment is poor, progress is poor and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
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