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Eckington School is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,230 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. Ofsted last inspected the school in June 2022. The present school opened in 2023.
This school is a member of Chorus Education Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Westfield School, Silverdale School and Hope Valley College.)
Particular strengths include Environment, Destinations, Admissions and Disadvantaged pupils. Relative weaknesses include Finances, Attendance, Representation and Progress.
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Environment: Excellent. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all very low.
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 high.
Admissions: Above average. The occupancy rate is quite low and the offer rate is quite high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Disadvantaged pupils: About average. Progress up to age 16 is poor. Destinations at 16 are above average. Progress at 16-18 is above average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are above average.
Sixth form: About average. Attainment is about average, progress is about average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are above average.
Attainment: About 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.)
Progress: Below average. Up to age 16 it is below average, while at ages 16-18 it is about average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Attendance: Poor. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very high.
Finances: Poor. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
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