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John Madejski Academy is a non-selective academy. It caters for boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. Ofsted last inspected the school in October 2023. The present school opened in 2025.
This school is a member of Greenshaw Learning Trust. (Other schools in this trust include The Brakenhale School, Park House School, Broadwater School, Greenshaw High School and Wallington County Grammar School.)
Particular strengths include Finances and Admissions. Relative weaknesses include Sixth form and Progress.
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Score | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 0.8 | Reading Girls' School | |
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| 2.9 | River Academy | |
| 2.9 | King's Academy Prospect |
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Finances: Excellent. The school budget has been in surplus
Admissions: Above average. The occupancy rate is quite low and the offer rate is very high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Environment: About average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite low, while crime is quite high.
Attendance: Poor. Pupil absence rates are quite high and the incidence of persistent absence is very high.
Representation: Out of balance. The socio-economic mix is out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
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.)
Progress: Poor. Progress up to the ages of 16 and 18 are both poor. (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. Progress at 16-18 is poor. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
Destinations: Poor. The proportions of students going on to education, training or work at the ages of 16 and 18 are both very low. Show details
Sixth form: Poor. Attainment, progress and destinations are all poor.
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