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Nailsea School is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,120 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In March 2024 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Wessex Learning Trust. (Other schools in this trust include The Kings of Wessex Academy and Crispin School Academy.)
Particular strengths include Environment, Sixth form, Progress and Attainment. Relative weaknesses include Representation and Disadvantaged pupils.
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Environment: Excellent. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all very low.
Sixth form: Excellent. Attainment is excellent, progress is excellent and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
Progress: Excellent. Up to age 16 it is above average, while at ages 16-18 it is excellent. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attainment: Above average. Up to age 16 it is above average, while at ages 16-18 it is excellent. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Admissions: Above average. The occupancy rate is quite low and the offer rate is quite high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Destinations: Above average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is roughly average. Show details
Attendance: Above average. Pupil absence rates are roughly average and the incidence of persistent absence is quite low.
Finances: About average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress up to age 16 is below average. Destinations at 16 are above average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Provision for special educational needs
| Autistic spectrum disorder |
Source: Department for Education. For full, up-to-date details, always ask a representative of the school.
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