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Coopers School
Hawkwood Lane, Chislehurst BR7 5PS
Coopers School is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,290 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In January 2014 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Orion Education. (Other schools in this trust include The Ravensbourne School, Orion Eden Park and Spires Academy.)
Particular strengths include Finances, Admissions, Representation and Destinations. Relative weaknesses include Environment and Attainment.
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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Score Name
1.0Chislehurst School for Girls
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1.3Bullers Wood School for Boys
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Finances: Excellent. The school budget has been in surplus
Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low and the offer rate is quite high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix is in balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Destinations: Above average. The proportions of students going on to education, training or work at the ages of 16 and 18 are both quite high. Show details
Sixth form: Above average. Attainment is below average, progress is excellent and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are above average.
Progress: About average. Up to age 16 it is below average, while at ages 16-18 it is excellent. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Disadvantaged pupils: About average. Progress up to age 16 is poor. Destinations at 16 are above average. Progress at 16-18 is about average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
Attendance: About average. Pupil absence rates are quite high and the incidence of persistent absence is roughly average.
Attainment: Below 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.)
Environment: Below average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are roughly average, while crime is quite high.
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