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Corfe Hills School
Higher Blandford Road, Broadstone BH18 9BG
Corfe Hills School is a non-selective academy. It has about 940 boys and girls aged between 13 and 18. In September 2021 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Initio Learning Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Queen Elizabeth's School and The Sir John Colfox Academy.)
Particular strengths include Environment, Admissions, Representation and Destinations. Relative weaknesses include Attendance, Sixth form and Finances.
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Environment: Excellent. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all very low.
Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Destinations: About average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is very low. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: About average. Progress up to age 16 is about average. Destinations at 16 are excellent. Progress at 16-18 is poor. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
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.)
Progress: About average. Up to age 16 it is about average, while at ages 16-18 it is below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Finances: Poor. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Sixth form: Poor. Attainment is below average, progress is below average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
Attendance: Poor. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very high.
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