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Hurstmere School
Hurst Road, Sidcup DA15 9AW
Hurstmere School is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,030 boys aged between 11 and 16. In September 2022 the school was rated ‘Requires Improvement’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Destinations, Attendance and Environment. Relative weaknesses include Progress and Disadvantaged pupils.
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Destinations: Excellent. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite high. Show details
Attendance: Above average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite low.
Environment: Above average. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all quite low.
Admissions: About average. The occupancy rate is roughly average. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Attainment: Below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress up to age 16 is poor. Destinations at 16 are excellent. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix is in balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is out of balance with the local community. Show details
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.)
Sixth form: There is no sixth form at this school.

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.
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Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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