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The Community College, Bishop's Castle
Brampton Road, Bishops Castle SY9 5AY
The Community College, Bishop's Castle is a non-selective secondary school maintained by the local authority (Shropshire). It has about 520 boys and girls aged between 11 and 16. In April 2015 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Representation, Admissions, Attainment and Progress. Relative weaknesses include Destinations, Disadvantaged pupils and Finances.
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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
Admissions: Above average. The occupancy rate is quite low and the offer rate is roughly average. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Attainment: About average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Progress: About average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attendance: About average. Pupil absence rates are roughly average and the incidence of persistent absence is quite high.
Environment: About average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very high, while crime is very low.
Finances: Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Disadvantaged pupils: Poor. Progress up to age 16 is about average. Destinations at 16 are poor. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Destinations: Poor. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very low. Show details
Sixth form: There is no sixth form at this school.
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