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Hartismere School is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,050 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In November 2014 the school was rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Hartismere Family of Schools. (Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics is also a member.)
Particular strengths include Attainment, Progress, Representation and Disadvantaged pupils. Relative weaknesses include Admissions, Sixth form, Finances and Destinations.
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Attainment: Excellent. Attainment at the ages of 16 and 18 are both excellent. (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.)
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix is slightly out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is in balance with the local community. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: Above average. Progress up to age 16 is excellent. Destinations at 16 are about average. Progress at 16-18 is excellent.
Environment: About average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite high, while crime is quite low.
Attendance: About average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both roughly average.
Destinations: Below 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
Finances: Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Sixth form: Below average. Attainment is excellent, progress is excellent and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
Admissions: Poor. The occupancy rate is very high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
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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