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Parkwood E-ACT Academy is a non-selective academy. It has about 790 boys and girls aged between 11 and 16. In March 2023 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of E-Act. (Other schools in this trust include E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy, The Oldham Academy North, Willenhall E-ACT Academy, West Walsall E-ACT Academy and North Birmingham Academy.)
Particular strengths include Finances and Admissions. Relative weaknesses include Attendance and Environment.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | Chaucer School | |
| 1.5 | Astrea Academy Sheffield | |
| 1.6 | Yewlands Academy | |
| 1.6 | Fir Vale School | |
| 1.7 | Forge Valley School | |
| 1.9 | Firth Park Academy | |
| 2.2 | Hinde House 2-16 Academy | |
| 2.5 | Oasis Academy Don Valley | |
| 2.5 | King Edward VII School | |
| 2.6 | Bradfield School | |
| 2.6 | UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park | |
| 2.7 | UTC Sheffield City Centre |
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Finances: Excellent. The school budget has been in surplus
Admissions: Above average. The occupancy rate is quite low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress up to age 16 is about average. Destinations at 16 are below average. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Progress: Below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Environment: Poor. Air pollution and traffic accidents are roughly average, while crime is very high.
Attainment: Poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Destinations: Poor. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very low. Show details
Attendance: Poor. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very high.
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
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