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The Piggott School is a non-selective, Church of England academy. It has about 1,870 boys and girls aged between 4 and 18. (See here for details of the primary school.) In November 2017 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Agape Multi Academy Trust. (Altwood Church of England School is also a member.)
Particular strengths include Environment, Attainment, Disadvantaged pupils and Progress. Relative weaknesses include Admissions.
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 | Waingels | |
| 3.3 | The Bulmershe School | |
| 3.3 | Gillotts School | |
| 4.0 | The Forest School | |
| 4.2 | UTC Reading | |
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| 4.5 | Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre | |
| 4.6 | Reading School | |
| 4.8 | The Emmbrook School | |
| 4.8 | Kendrick School | |
| 5.2 | Cox Green School |
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Environment: Excellent. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all very low.
Attainment: Excellent. Attainment at the ages of 16 and 18 are both excellent. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Disadvantaged pupils: Excellent. Progress up to age 16 is excellent. Destinations at 16 are excellent. Progress at 16-18 is above average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are above average.
Progress: Excellent. Up to age 16 it is excellent, while at ages 16-18 it is above average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attendance: Excellent. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very low.
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Sixth form: Above average. Attainment is excellent, progress is above average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
Destinations: Above average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is roughly average. Show details
Finances: About average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Admissions: Poor. The occupancy rate is very high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
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