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The Marches School is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,380 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In September 2023 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Marches Academy Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Shrewsbury Academy, Sir John Talbot's School, The Grove School and Idsall School.)
Particular strengths include Representation, Finances, Admissions and Disadvantaged pupils. Relative weaknesses include Destinations and Attendance.
The school's overall score (out of 100) is given below. Coloured segments show the contributions of each indicator, explained in more detail below. Hover over the segments for details. Personalise the score by clicking on the button to set your own priorities.
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Score | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 4.8 | St Martins School (3-16 Learning Community) | |
| 7.5 | Lakelands Academy | |
| 9.7 | The Corbet School | |
| 13.9 | The Thomas Adams School | |
| 16.0 | Mary Webb School and Science College | |
| 16.3 | The Priory School | |
| 16.4 | Shrewsbury Academy | |
| 16.5 | Meole Brace School | |
| 17.3 | Belvidere School | |
| 17.4 | Bishop Heber High School | |
| 17.6 | Sir John Talbot's School | |
| 23.7 | The Catholic High School, Chester |
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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: Above average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Admissions: Above average. The occupancy rate is quite low and the offer rate is roughly average. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Disadvantaged pupils: About average. Progress up to age 16 is below average. Destinations at 16 are poor. Progress at 16-18 is excellent. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are excellent.
Attainment: About average. Attainment at the ages of 16 and 18 are both about average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Sixth form: About average. Attainment is about average, progress is above average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
Progress: About average. Up to age 16 it is below average, while at ages 16-18 it is above average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Environment: About average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very high, while crime is quite low.
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite high.
Destinations: Poor. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very low, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is quite low. Show details
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