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Oldbury Wells School is a non-selective academy. It has about 770 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In April 2023 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Trusted Schools Alliance. (Other schools in this trust include Church Stretton School, Belvidere School, Meole Brace School and Mary Webb School and Science College.)
Particular strengths include Admissions, Environment, Finances and Representation. Relative weaknesses include Sixth form, Progress, Disadvantaged pupils and Attainment.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 0.6 | Bridgnorth Endowed School | |
| 7.3 | Haberdashers' Abraham Darby | |
| 7.5 | William Brookes School | |
| 7.9 | Madeley Academy | |
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| 9.6 | Wombourne High School | |
| 9.8 | Kinver High School and Sixth Form | |
| 10.1 | Idsall School | |
| 10.3 | Thomas Telford School | |
| 10.6 | Summerhill School | |
| 10.7 | The Lacon Childe School |
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Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low and the offer rate is quite high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Environment: Above average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite low, while crime is very low.
Finances: About average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Attendance: About average. Pupil absence rates are roughly average and the incidence of persistent absence is quite high.
Destinations: About average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is very low. Show details
Attainment: Below average. Up to age 16 it is about average, while at ages 16-18 it is poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress up to age 16 is below average. Destinations at 16 are excellent. Progress at 16-18 is below average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
Progress: Below average. Progress up to the ages of 16 and 18 are both below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Sixth form: Poor. Attainment is poor, progress is below average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
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