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The Highcrest Academy is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,070 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In March 2016 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Finances, Environment, Disadvantaged pupils and Sixth form. Relative weaknesses include Representation, Attainment, Attendance and Admissions.
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Finances: Excellent. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Environment: Above average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very low, while crime is roughly average.
Disadvantaged pupils: Above average. Progress up to age 16 is below average. Destinations at 16 are above average. Progress at 16-18 is excellent. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
Sixth form: About average. Attainment is poor, progress is above average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are above average.
Progress: About 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.)
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 quite high. Show details
Admissions: Below average. The occupancy rate is quite high and the offer rate is quite low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Attendance: Poor. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very high.
Attainment: Poor. Attainment at the ages of 16 and 18 are both poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Representation: Out of balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both out of balance with the local community. Show details
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