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Richard Hale School is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,230 boys aged between 11 and 18. In December 2019 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Attainment, Destinations, Progress and Attendance. Relative weaknesses include Finances, Disadvantaged pupils, Admissions 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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Attainment: Excellent. Up to age 16 it is excellent, while at ages 16-18 it is above average. (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 roughly average. Show details
Progress: Above average. Progress up to the ages of 16 and 18 are both above average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attendance: Above average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite low.
Sixth form: About average. Attainment is above average, progress is above average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix is slightly out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is in balance with the local community. Show details
Environment: Below average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are roughly average, while crime is quite high.
Admissions: Below average. The occupancy rate is quite high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Disadvantaged pupils: Poor. Progress up to age 16 is about average. Destinations at 16 are poor. Progress at 16-18 is below average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
Finances: Poor. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
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
Popular A-level subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2022
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