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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 June 2023 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Representation and Environment. Relative weaknesses include Finances and Sixth form.
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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, traffic accidents and crime are all roughly average.
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.)
Destinations: About 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 low. Show details
Progress: Below average. Up to age 16 it is below average, while at ages 16-18 it is above average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress up to age 16 is about average. Destinations at 16 are about average. Progress at 16-18 is above average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
Sixth form: Below average. Attainment is below average, progress is above average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
Admissions: Below average. The occupancy rate is quite high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
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

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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