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Fowey River Academy is a non-selective academy. It has about 630 boys and girls aged between 11 and 16. In February 2023 the school was rated ‘Requires Improvement’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Leading Edge Academies Partnership. (Other schools in this trust include Mounts Bay Academy and The Five Islands Academy.)
Particular strengths include Admissions, Representation and Environment. Relative weaknesses include Attainment and Attendance.
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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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 and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Environment: About average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very high, while crime is very low.
Disadvantaged pupils: About average. Progress up to age 16 is below average. Destinations at 16 are above average. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Finances: Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates are roughly average 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. Show details
Progress: Poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attainment: Poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Sixth form: There is no sixth form at this school.
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