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The Hart School
Penkridge Bank Road, Rugeley WS15 2UE
The Hart School is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,260 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In March 2018 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Representation, Progress, Environment and Sixth form. Relative weaknesses include Disadvantaged pupils, Admissions 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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Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
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.)
Environment: About average. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all roughly average.
Sixth form: About average. Attainment is below average, progress is above average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
Destinations: About average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite low, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is roughly average. Show details
Attainment: About average. Up to age 16 it is about average, while at ages 16-18 it is below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Finances: About average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite high.
Admissions: Below average. The occupancy rate is quite high and the offer rate is quite low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress up to age 16 is about average. Destinations at 16 are below average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
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