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Imberhorne School is a non-selective secondary school maintained by the local authority (West Sussex). It has about 1,620 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In March 2019 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Environment, Progress, Attainment and Sixth form. Relative weaknesses include Representation, Destinations, Finances and Attendance.
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Environment: Excellent. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all quite low.
Progress: Above average. Up to age 16 it is about average, while at ages 16-18 it is excellent. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attainment: Above average. Up to age 16 it is about average, while at ages 16-18 it is above average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Sixth form: Above average. Attainment is above average, progress is excellent and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
Disadvantaged pupils: About average. Progress up to age 16 is poor. Destinations at 16 are above average. Progress at 16-18 is above average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are above average.
Admissions: About average. The occupancy rate is roughly average and the offer rate is quite low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates are quite high and the incidence of persistent absence is roughly average.
Finances: Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Destinations: Below average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is very low. Show details
Representation: Out of balance. The socio-economic mix is slightly out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is out of balance with the local community. Show details
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