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The Orme Academy
Milehouse Lane, Newcastle ST5 9JU
The Orme Academy is a non-selective academy. It has about 760 boys and girls aged between 11 and 16. In December 2021 the school was rated ‘Requires Improvement’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Admissions, Finances and Environment. Relative weaknesses include Progress and Attendance.
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Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Finances: Above average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Environment: About average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite high, while crime is quite low.
Destinations: About average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite low. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress up to age 16 is poor. Destinations at 16 are above average. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite high.
Attainment: Below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Representation: Slightly 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
Progress: Poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
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.
Popular GCSE subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
No A-level data

Provision for special educational needs
 Autistic spectrum disorder  Moderate learning difficulty
 Severe learning difficulty  Social, emotional and mental health
 Specific learning difficulty  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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