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Cobham Free School is a non-selective free school. It has about 930 boys and girls aged between 4 and 18. (See here for details of the primary school.) In May 2023 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Representation, Disadvantaged pupils, Attainment and Admissions. Relative weaknesses include Finances and Sixth form.
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Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: Excellent. Progress up to age 16 is above average. Destinations at 16 are above average. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Attainment: Excellent. Up to age 16 it is excellent, while at ages 16-18 it is below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Admissions: Above average. The occupancy rate is quite low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Environment: Above average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite low, while crime is roughly average.
Progress: Above average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attendance: Above average. Pupil absence rates are quite low and the incidence of persistent absence is roughly average.
Destinations: About average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is roughly average. Show details
Sixth form: Below average. Attainment is below average.
Finances: Poor. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
Popular GCSE subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
Popular A-level subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2022
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