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Ken Stimpson Academy is a non-selective academy. It caters for boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. Ofsted last inspected the school in October 2022. The present school opened in 2023.
This school is a member of Four Cs MAT. (Other schools in this trust include Arthur Mellows Village College and Manor Drive Secondary Academy.)
Particular strengths include Environment, Disadvantaged pupils and Admissions. Relative weaknesses include Attainment, Progress, Sixth form and Finances.
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Environment: Above average. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all quite low.
Disadvantaged pupils: Above average. Progress up to age 16 is below average. Destinations at 16 are excellent. Progress at 16-18 is excellent. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are excellent.
Admissions: About average. The occupancy rate is roughly average. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
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
Destinations: About average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is quite low. Show details
Attendance: About average. Pupil absence rates are roughly average and the incidence of persistent absence is quite high.
Finances: Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Sixth form: Below average. Attainment is about average, progress is above average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
Progress: Poor. 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.)
Attainment: Poor. Up to age 16 it is poor, while at ages 16-18 it is about average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
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