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Oakbank is a non-selective free school. It has about 520 boys and girls aged between 11 and 16. Ofsted last inspected the school in November 2024.
This school is a member of Anthem Schools Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Oxford Spires Academy, St Mark's Church of England Academy, Queensbury Academy and The Deepings School.)
Particular strengths include Environment and Admissions. Relative weaknesses include Finances and Representation.
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| 4.0 | The Bulmershe School |
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Environment: Excellent. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very low, while crime is quite low.
Admissions: About average. The occupancy rate is roughly average and the offer rate is very high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Attainment: Below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Progress: Poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attendance: Poor. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very high.
Representation: 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
Disadvantaged pupils: Poor. Progress up to age 16 is below average. Destinations at 16 are poor. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Destinations: Poor. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very low. Show details
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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