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The Cooper School is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,270 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. Ofsted last inspected the school in February 2025.
This school is a member of Acer Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Matthew Arnold School, Wood Green School and Icknield Community College.)
Particular strengths include Representation, Environment, Destinations and Progress. Relative weaknesses include Finances and Disadvantaged pupils.
The school's overall score (out of 100) is given below. Coloured segments show the contributions of each indicator, explained in more detail below. Hover over the segments for details. Personalise the score by clicking on the button to set your own priorities.
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Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Environment: Above average. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all quite low.
Destinations: Above average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is roughly average. Show details
Progress: About average. Up to age 16 it is below average, while at ages 16-18 it is above 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 low.
Sixth form: About average. Attainment is below average, progress is above average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
Admissions: About average. The occupancy rate is roughly average and the offer rate is quite high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Attainment: About average. Up to age 16 it is about average, while at ages 16-18 it is 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 poor. Destinations at 16 are below average. Progress at 16-18 is below average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are above average.
Finances: Poor. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
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