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Kensington Aldridge Academy is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,240 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In December 2017 the school was rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Sixth form, Attainment, Disadvantaged pupils and Progress. Relative weaknesses include Admissions and Environment.
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Sixth form: Excellent. Attainment is excellent, progress is above average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are excellent.
Attainment: Excellent. Attainment at the ages of 16 and 18 are both excellent. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Disadvantaged pupils: Excellent. Progress up to age 16 is above average. Destinations at 16 are excellent. Progress at 16-18 is above average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are above average.
Progress: Above average. Progress up to the ages of 16 and 18 are both above average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Destinations: Above average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is roughly average, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is very high. Show details
Attendance: Above average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite low.
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix is slightly out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is in balance with the local community. Show details
Finances: About average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Environment: Poor. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all very high.
Admissions: Poor. The occupancy rate is very high and the offer rate is quite low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Provision for special educational needs
| Autistic spectrum disorder | Moderate learning difficulty | Physical disability | Severe learning difficulty | Social, emotional and mental health | Specific learning difficulty | Speech, language and communication | Visual impairment |
Source: Department for Education. For full, up-to-date details, always ask a representative of the school.
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