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Ponteland High School is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,550 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In May 2023 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Pele Trust. (Other schools in this trust include John Spence Community High School and The Duchess's Community High School.)
Particular strengths include Environment, Finances, Attendance and Attainment. Relative weaknesses include Representation and Disadvantaged pupils.
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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| 6.2 | Cramlington Learning Village |
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Environment: Excellent. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all very low.
Finances: Excellent. The school budget has been in surplus
Attendance: Excellent. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both 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.)
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 quite low. Show details
Sixth form: Above average. Attainment is excellent, progress is about average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
Progress: About average. Progress up to the ages of 16 and 18 are both about average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Admissions: About average. The occupancy rate is roughly average and the offer rate is very low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress up to age 16 is about average. Destinations at 16 are below average. Progress at 16-18 is poor. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
Representation: Out of balance. The socio-economic mix is out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
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