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The Burgate School and Sixth Form
Salisbury Road, Fordingbridge SP6 1EZ
The Burgate School and Sixth Form is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,120 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In May 2019 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Representation, Attendance, Attainment and Environment. Relative weaknesses include Sixth form and Admissions.
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Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Attendance: Excellent. Pupil absence rates are very low and the incidence of persistent absence is quite low.
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.)
Environment: Above average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite low, while crime is roughly average.
Disadvantaged pupils: Above average. Progress up to age 16 is about average. Destinations at 16 are excellent. Progress at 16-18 is excellent. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are above average.
Progress: About average. Up to age 16 it is about average, while at ages 16-18 it is excellent. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Finances: About average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Destinations: About average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is very low. Show details
Admissions: Below average. The occupancy rate is quite high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Sixth form: Poor. Attainment is above average, progress is excellent and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.

Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
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Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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Proportions of pupils entering in 2022
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