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The Castle Rock School is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,160 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In May 2023 the school was rated ‘Requires Improvement’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Lionheart Educational Trust. (Other schools in this trust include The Newbridge School, The Martin High School Anstey, Humphrey Perkins School, The Cedars Academy and Mercia Academy.)
Particular strengths include Representation, Admissions, Environment and Finances. Relative weaknesses include Attainment and Attendance.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 | The Newbridge School | |
| 3.6 | South Charnwood High School | |
| 3.6 | Iveshead School | |
| 4.1 | Ibstock School | |
| 4.7 | De Lisle College Loughborough Leicestershire | |
| 4.7 | Charnwood College | |
| 4.8 | Woodbrook Vale School | |
| 5.8 | Ashby School | |
| 6.0 | Limehurst Academy | |
| 6.0 | Ivanhoe School | |
| 6.4 | Brookvale Groby Learning Campus | |
| 6.7 | Rawlins |
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Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
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 very low, while crime is quite high.
Finances: Above average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Progress: About average. Up to age 16 it is poor, while at ages 16-18 it is above average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress up to age 16 is poor. Destinations at 16 are poor. Progress at 16-18 is about average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are excellent.
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 quite low, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is very low. Show details
Sixth form: Below average. Attainment is poor, progress is above average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
Attainment: Poor. 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.)
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