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Buckler's Mead School is a non-selective academy. It has about 760 boys and girls aged between 11 and 16. In May 2024 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted. The present school opened in 2021.
This school is a member of Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership. (Other schools in this trust include Preston School Academy, Ansford Academy, St Dunstan's School, Norton Hill Academy and Somervale Secondary School.)
Particular strengths include Finances, Admissions and Environment. Relative weaknesses include Destinations and Attainment.
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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| Distance (miles) |
Score | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1.2 | Westfield Academy | |
| 1.6 | Preston School Academy | |
| 4.5 | Stanchester Academy | |
| 4.8 | The Gryphon School | |
| 8.5 | Wadham School | |
| 10.1 | Huish Episcopi Academy | |
| 10.8 | Ansford Academy | |
| 11.1 | King Arthur's School | |
| 11.1 | Beaminster School | |
| 12.4 | Sexey's School | |
| 12.9 | Crispin School Academy | |
| 14.0 | Sturminster Newton High School |
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Finances: Excellent. The school budget has been in surplus
Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low and the offer rate is quite high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Environment: Above average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite low, while crime is roughly average.
Attendance: About average. Pupil absence rates are quite high and the incidence of persistent absence is roughly average.
Progress: Below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attainment: Below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: Poor. Progress up to age 16 is below average. Destinations at 16 are poor. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Destinations: Poor. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very low. Show details
Sixth form: There is no sixth form at this school.
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