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The Honywood Community Science School
Westfield Drive, Coggeshall, Colchester CO6 1PZ
The Honywood Community Science School is a non-selective academy. It has about 790 boys and girls aged between 11 and 16. In December 2022 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Saffron Academy Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Alec Hunter Academy, Helena Romanes School and Saffron Walden County High School.)
Particular strengths include Environment, Representation, Destinations and Admissions. Relative weaknesses include Attendance, Disadvantaged pupils, Progress and Finances.
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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Environment: Excellent. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite low, while crime is very low.
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Destinations: Above average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is roughly average. Show details
Admissions: About average. The occupancy rate is roughly average. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Attainment: About average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Finances: Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Progress: Below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Disadvantaged pupils: Poor. Progress up to age 16 is poor. Destinations at 16 are below average. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Attendance: Poor. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very high.
Sixth form: There is no sixth form at this school.

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Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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