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Orchard Mead Academy is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,090 boys and girls aged between 11 and 16. In February 2022 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of The Mead Educational Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Rushey Mead Academy, Castle Mead Academy, Brook Mead Academy and Kibworth Mead Academy.)
Particular strengths include Admissions and Finances. Relative weaknesses include Destinations and Disadvantaged pupils.
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Admissions: Above average. The occupancy rate is quite low and the offer rate is quite high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
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.
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates are very high and the incidence of persistent absence is quite high.
Attainment: Poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Disadvantaged pupils: Poor. Progress up to age 16 is poor. Destinations at 16 are poor. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Progress: Poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Representation: Out of balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both out of balance with the local community. Show details
Destinations: Poor. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very low. Show details
Sixth form: There is no sixth form at this school.
Provision for special educational needs
| Social, emotional and mental health | Speech, language and communication |
Source: Department for Education. For full, up-to-date details, always ask a representative of the school.
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