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Buxton Community School is a non-selective academy. It caters for boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. Ofsted last inspected the school in May 2013. The present school opened in 2023.
This school is a member of Embark Multi Academy Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Anthony Gell School, Parkside Community School and Aldercar High School.)
Particular strengths include Admissions, Environment, Representation and Disadvantaged pupils. Relative weaknesses include Sixth form and Attendance.
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Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Environment: Above average. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all quite low.
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
Disadvantaged pupils: Above average. Progress up to age 16 is below average. Destinations at 16 are above average. Progress at 16-18 is excellent. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are excellent.
Attainment: About average. Up to age 16 it is about average, while at ages 16-18 it is above average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Progress: Below 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.)
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite high.
Destinations: Below 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 low. Show details
Finances: Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Sixth form: Poor. Attainment is above average, progress is about average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
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