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Paxman Academy is a non-selective free school. It has about 900 boys and girls aged between 11 and 16. In February 2024 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of The Sigma Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Philip Morant School and College, The Stanway School, The Thomas Lord Audley School, St Helena School and Colne Community School.)
Particular strengths include Environment, Attendance and Disadvantaged pupils. Relative weaknesses include Representation, Finances and Progress.
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Environment: Excellent. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very low, while crime is quite low.
Attendance: Above average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite low.
Disadvantaged pupils: About average. Progress up to age 16 is about average. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Admissions: About average. The occupancy rate is roughly average and the offer rate is quite low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Attainment: About average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Progress: Below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Finances: Below average. However, 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
Destinations: There is no destinations information for this school.
Sixth form: There is no sixth form at this school.
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