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Charnwood College is a non-selective academy. It has about 580 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In September 2022 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of The David Ross Education Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Charles Read Academy, Lodge Park Academy, Malcolm Arnold Academy, The Barnes Wallis Academy and Thomas Middlecott Academy.)
Particular strengths include Admissions, Environment and Destinations. Relative weaknesses include Finances and Disadvantaged pupils.
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Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low and the offer rate is roughly average. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Environment: Above average. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all quite low.
Destinations: About average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is roughly average, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is quite high. Show details
Attendance: About average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both roughly average.
Progress: About average. Up to age 16 it is about average, while at ages 16-18 it is below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Sixth form: About average. Attainment is about average, progress is below average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are above average.
Attainment: About average. Up to age 16 it is below average, while at ages 16-18 it is about average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress up to age 16 is about average. Destinations at 16 are below average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
Finances: Poor. This is because the school budget has been in deficit
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