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Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge
Reades Lane, Sonning Common, Reading RG4 9LN
Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge is a non-selective academy. It has about 460 boys and girls aged between 11 and 16. In May 2022 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Maiden Erlegh Trust. (Other schools in this trust include River Academy, Maiden Erlegh School in Reading and Maiden Erlegh School.)
Particular strengths include Admissions, Environment and Destinations. Relative weaknesses include Finances and Representation.
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Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low and the offer rate is very high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Environment: Excellent. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very low, while crime is quite low.
Destinations: Above average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is roughly average. Show details
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite high.
Progress: Below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix is slightly out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is out of balance with the local community. Show details
Attainment: Poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Disadvantaged pupils: Poor. Progress up to age 16 is below average. Destinations at 16 are below average. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Finances: Poor. This is because the school budget has been in deficit
Sixth form: There is no sixth form at this school.
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