The Charles Dickens School is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,120 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In March 2023 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Representation, Finances, Progress and Environment. Relative weaknesses include Destinations and Attainment.
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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
Finances:Above average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Progress:Above average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Environment:About average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite low, while crime is roughly average.
Attendance:Below average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite high.
Attainment:Below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Disadvantaged pupils:Below average. Progress up to age 16 is above average. Destinations at 16 are poor. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Admissions:Below average. The occupancy rate is quite high and the offer rate is roughly average. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Destinations:Poor. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very low.
Sixth form:There is no sixth form information for this school.
Provision for special educational needs
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Source: Department for Education. For full, up-to-date details, always ask a representative of the school.