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Central Lancaster High School
Crag Road, Lancaster LA1 3LS
Central Lancaster High School is a non-selective academy. It has about 600 boys and girls aged between 11 and 16. In September 2023 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Admissions and Finances. Relative weaknesses include Attainment and Destinations.
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Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low and the offer rate is very high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Finances: About average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix is out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is in balance with the local community. Show details
Environment: Below average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are roughly average, while crime is very high.
Progress: Poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Destinations: Poor. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very low. 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.
Attendance: Poor. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very high.
Attainment: Poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Sixth form: There is no sixth form at this school.
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