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Hylands School
Chelmsford Road, Writtle, Chelmsford CM1 3ET
Hylands School is a non-selective academy. It has about 650 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In June 2023 the school was rated ‘Requires Improvement’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Admissions and Environment. Relative weaknesses include Attainment and Destinations.
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Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low and the offer rate is very high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Environment: Above average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite low, while crime is roughly average.
Finances: Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Progress: Below average. Up to age 16 it is poor, while at ages 16-18 it is above average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Sixth form: Below average. Attainment is poor, progress is above average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix is out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is in balance with the local community. Show details
Destinations: Below average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very low, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is roughly average. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: Poor. Progress up to age 16 is poor. Destinations at 16 are below average. Progress at 16-18 is about average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
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.)
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