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Old Buckenham High School
Abbey Road, Old Buckenham, Attleborough NR17 1RL
Old Buckenham High School is a non-selective academy. It has about 500 boys and girls aged between 11 and 16. In March 2023 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Representation, Destinations, Disadvantaged pupils and Admissions. Relative weaknesses include Finances and Environment.
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Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Destinations: Excellent. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite high. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: Above average. Progress up to age 16 is about average. Destinations at 16 are above average. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Admissions: Above average. The occupancy rate is quite low and the offer rate is quite high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Progress: About average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attendance: About average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both roughly average.
Attainment: Below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Environment: Below average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very high, while crime is quite low.
Finances: Poor. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Sixth form: There is no sixth form at this school.

Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
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Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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