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Leek High School
Springfield Road, Leek ST13 6EU
Leek High School is a non-selective academy. It has about 280 boys and girls aged between 13 and 18. In June 2024 the school was rated ‘Requires Improvement’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of The Talentum Learning Trust. (Westwood College is also a member.)
Particular strengths include Admissions, Representation, Attendance and Destinations. Relative weaknesses include Attainment, Progress, Sixth form and Finances.
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Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix is in balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Attendance: Above average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite low.
Destinations: About average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is roughly average, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is quite high. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: About average. Progress up to age 16 is poor. Destinations at 16 are about average. Progress at 16-18 is excellent. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
Environment: About average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite high, while crime is quite low.
Finances: Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Sixth form: Poor. Attainment is poor, progress is below average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are above average.
Progress: Poor. Up to age 16 it is poor, while at ages 16-18 it is below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
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.)
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