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Light Hall School
Hathaway Road, Shirley, Solihull B90 2PZ
Light Hall School is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,060 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In September 2021 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Environment, Admissions, Representation and Attainment. Relative weaknesses include Destinations, Disadvantaged pupils and Finances.
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Environment: Excellent. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very low, while crime is quite low.
Admissions: Above average. The occupancy rate is quite low and the offer rate is very high. 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
Attainment: About average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Attendance: About average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both roughly average.
Progress: About average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Finances: Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress up to age 16 is about average. Destinations at 16 are below average. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Destinations: Below average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite low. Show details
Sixth form: There is no sixth form information for this school.
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