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Devizes School is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,210 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In March 2019 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of The White Horse Federation. (Other schools in this trust include Melksham Oak Community School, The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College, John Madejski Academy and Whitelands Academy.)
Particular strengths include Representation, Admissions, Environment and Progress. Relative weaknesses include Sixth form 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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| Distance (miles) |
Score | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | Lavington School | |
| 5.5 | Kingsbury Green Academy | |
| 5.8 | Melksham Oak Community School | |
| 8.4 | Abbeyfield School | |
| 9.3 | Pewsey Vale School | |
| 10.3 | Sheldon School | |
| 10.3 | The Clarendon Academy | |
| 10.3 | The John of Gaunt School | |
| 10.3 | St Augustine's Catholic College | |
| 10.4 | Hardenhuish School | |
| 10.4 | The Corsham School | |
| 10.8 | Matravers School |
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Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Admissions: Above average. The occupancy rate is quite low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Environment: Above average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite low, while crime is roughly average.
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: About average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Attainment: Below average. Up to age 16 it is below average, while at ages 16-18 it is about average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress up to age 16 is about average. Destinations at 16 are poor. Progress at 16-18 is about average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates are very high and the incidence of persistent absence is quite high.
Destinations: Below average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite low, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is very low. Show details
Sixth form: Poor. Attainment is about average, progress is below average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
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
Provision for special educational needs
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