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Christ's College
Pennywell Road, Sunderland SR4 8PG
Christ's College is a non-selective, Christian free school. It has about 760 boys and girls aged between 4 and 18. (See here for details of the primary school.) In October 2023 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Emmanuel Schools Foundation. (Other schools in this trust include Grace College, Bede Academy, The King's Academy and Trinity Academy.)
Particular strengths include Destinations, Disadvantaged pupils, Admissions and Environment. Relative weaknesses include Finances and Attainment.
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Destinations: Above average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite high. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: Above average. Progress up to age 16 is poor. Destinations at 16 are excellent. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Admissions: About average. The occupancy rate is roughly average. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Environment: About average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very low, while crime is very high.
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates are quite high and the incidence of persistent absence is very high.
Attainment: Below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Representation: Out of balance. The socio-economic mix is out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Progress: Poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Finances: Poor. This is because the school budget has been in deficit
Sixth form: There is no sixth form at this school.
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