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Kelmscott School
245 Markhouse Road, Walthamstow, London E17 8DN
Kelmscott School is a non-selective secondary school maintained by the local authority (Waltham Forest). It has about 1,030 boys and girls aged between 11 and 16. In May 2016 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Representation, Disadvantaged pupils, Admissions and Finances. Relative weaknesses include Environment, Destinations, Progress and Attainment.
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Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: Above average. Progress up to age 16 is about average. Destinations at 16 are above average. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Admissions: Above average. The occupancy rate is quite low and the offer rate is very high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Finances: Above average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Attendance: About average. Pupil absence rates are quite low and the incidence of persistent absence is roughly average.
Attainment: Below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Progress: Below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Destinations: Below average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite low. Show details
Environment: Poor. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite high, while crime is very high.
Sixth form: There is no sixth form at this school.
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