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The Crossley Heath School is a selective academy. It has about 1,150 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In July 2023 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Attainment, Attendance, Disadvantaged pupils and Destinations. Relative weaknesses include Representation and Admissions.
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Attainment: Excellent. Up to age 16 it is excellent, while at ages 16-18 it is about average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Attendance: Excellent. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very low.
Disadvantaged pupils: Excellent. Progress up to age 16 is excellent. Destinations at 16 are excellent. Progress at 16-18 is poor. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
Destinations: Above average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is quite low. Show details
Progress: Above average. Up to age 16 it is above average, while at ages 16-18 it is below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Sixth form: Below average. Attainment is about average, progress is below average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
Admissions: Below average. The occupancy rate is quite high. There is an entrance exam.
Finances: Poor. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Environment: Poor. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all very high.
Representation: Out of balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both out of balance with the local community. Show details
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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