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Gosford Hill School is a non-selective academy. It has about 840 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In February 2022 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of River Learning Trust. (Other schools in this trust include The Cherwell School, The Marlborough Church of England School, The Swan School, Cheney School and The Oxford Academy.)
Particular strengths include Admissions, Environment, Sixth form and Attainment. Relative weaknesses include Finances.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2.9 | The Cherwell School | |
| 3.5 | The Marlborough Church of England School | |
| 3.5 | The Swan School | |
| 5.0 | Bartholomew School | |
| 5.0 | Cheney School | |
| 5.2 | Matthew Arnold School | |
| 5.6 | Oxford Spires Academy | |
| 5.9 | Greyfriars Catholic School | |
| 6.9 | Whitelands Academy | |
| 7.0 | The Oxford Academy | |
| 7.5 | Wheatley Park School | |
| 7.7 | The Bicester School |
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Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Environment: Above average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are roughly average, while crime is very low.
Sixth form: Above average. Attainment is about average, progress is excellent and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are above average.
Attainment: Above average. Up to age 16 it is above average, while at ages 16-18 it is about average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Progress: Above average. Up to age 16 it is above average, while at ages 16-18 it is excellent. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Destinations: Above average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is roughly average, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is quite high. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: About average. Progress up to age 16 is above average. Destinations at 16 are below average. Progress at 16-18 is above average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
Attendance: About average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both roughly average.
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix is in balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Finances: Poor. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
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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