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Oldfield School is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,260 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In January 2020 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Representation, Environment and Attainment. Relative weaknesses include Admissions and Sixth form.
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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| Distance (miles) |
Score | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1.9 | Hayesfield Girls School | |
| 2.5 | St Mark's CofE School | |
| 2.5 | Beechen Cliff School | |
| 3.0 | Saint Gregory's Catholic College | |
| 3.5 | Wellsway School | |
| 3.6 | IKB Academy | |
| 3.8 | Ralph Allen School | |
| 4.3 | Sir Bernard Lovell Academy | |
| 4.6 | Broadlands Academy | |
| 5.3 | Digitech Studio School | |
| 5.7 | King's Oak Academy | |
| 6.0 | Hanham Woods Academy |
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Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Environment: Above average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very low, while crime is roughly average.
Attainment: About average. Attainment at the ages of 16 and 18 are both about average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
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 quite low. Show details
Progress: About average. Up to age 16 it is about average, while at ages 16-18 it is below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite high.
Sixth form: Below average. Attainment is about average, progress is below average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
Finances: Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Disadvantaged pupils: Poor. Progress up to age 16 is below average. Destinations at 16 are below average. Progress at 16-18 is about average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
Admissions: Poor. The occupancy rate is very high and the offer rate is quite low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
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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