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Malcolm Arnold Academy is a non-selective, Church of England academy. It has about 1,360 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In May 2018 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of The David Ross Education Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Lodge Park Academy, Charnwood College, Charles Read Academy, Thomas Middlecott Academy and Bobby Moore Academy.)
Particular strengths include Representation, Finances and Admissions. Relative weaknesses include Environment and Attainment.
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Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Finances: Excellent. The school budget has been in surplus
Admissions: About average. The occupancy rate is roughly average and the offer rate is very high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Destinations: About average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite low, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is quite high. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: About average. Progress up to age 16 is about average. Destinations at 16 are below average. Progress at 16-18 is above average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
Progress: Below average. Up to age 16 it is about average, while at ages 16-18 it is below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attainment: Below average. Up to age 16 it is about average, while at ages 16-18 it is poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite high.
Sixth form: Below average. Attainment is poor, progress is below average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are above average.
Environment: Poor. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all very high.
Provision for special educational needs
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