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Brinsworth Academy
Brinsworth Road, Brinsworth, Rotherham S60 5EJ
Brinsworth Academy is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,430 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In June 2012 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of New Collaborative Learning Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Wingfield Academy and Dinnington High School.)
Particular strengths include Destinations, Sixth form, Disadvantaged pupils and Attendance. Relative weaknesses include Representation and Finances.
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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
Sixth form: Above average. Attainment is about average, progress is about average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are excellent.
Disadvantaged pupils: Above average. Progress up to age 16 is about average. Destinations at 16 are above average. Progress at 16-18 is about average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are above average.
Attendance: About average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both roughly average.
Admissions: About average. The occupancy rate and offer rate are both roughly average. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Progress: About 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.)
Attainment: About average. Attainment at the ages of 16 and 18 are both about average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Environment: About average. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all roughly average.
Finances: Poor. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Representation: Out of balance. The socio-economic mix is out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details

Provision for special educational needs
 Moderate learning difficulty
Source: Department for Education. For full, up-to-date details, always ask a representative of the school.
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