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Greensward Academy
Greensward Lane, Hockley SS5 5HG
Greensward Academy is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,580 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In June 2014 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Lift Schools. (Other schools in this trust include Maltings Academy, New Rickstones Academy, Clacton Coastal Academy, Bexleyheath Academy and Tendring Technology College.)
Particular strengths include Environment, Finances, Attendance and Attainment. Relative weaknesses include Representation and Destinations.
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Environment: Excellent. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all very low.
Finances: Excellent. The school budget has been in surplus
Attendance: Above average. Pupil absence rates are quite low and the incidence of persistent absence is very low.
Attainment: Above average. Attainment at the ages of 16 and 18 are both above average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Disadvantaged pupils: Above average. Progress up to age 16 is about average. Destinations at 16 are below average. Progress at 16-18 is excellent. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
Progress: Above average. Up to age 16 it is about average, while at ages 16-18 it is above average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Admissions: About average. The occupancy rate and offer rate are both roughly average. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Sixth form: About average. Attainment is above average, progress is above average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
Destinations: Below average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is very low. Show details
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
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