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North Cestrian School is a non-selective free school. It has about 780 boys and girls aged between 11 and 16. In March 2019 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of The Hamblin Education Trust. (Altrincham Grammar School for Boys is also a member.)
Particular strengths include Attainment, Progress, Representation and Attendance. Relative weaknesses include Admissions, Disadvantaged pupils and Environment.
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Attainment: Excellent. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Progress: Excellent. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
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
Attendance: Above average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite low.
Destinations: About average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is roughly average. Show details
Finances: About average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Environment: Below average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are roughly average, while crime is quite high.
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.
Admissions: Below average. The occupancy rate and offer rate are both quite high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Sixth form: There is no sixth form at this school.
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