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Richard Lander School
Higher Besore Road, Truro TR3 6LT
Richard Lander School is a non-selective secondary school maintained by the local authority (Cornwall). It has about 1,520 boys and girls aged between 11 and 16. In March 2015 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Environment, Representation, Finances and Attainment. Relative weaknesses include Admissions and Attendance.
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Environment: Excellent. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all very low.
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Finances: Above average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Attainment: Above average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Disadvantaged pupils: Above average. Progress up to age 16 is above average. Destinations at 16 are about average. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Progress: Above average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Destinations: About average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is roughly average. Show details
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite high.
Admissions: Poor. The occupancy rate is very high and the offer rate is very low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Sixth form: There is no sixth form at this school.

Provision for special educational needs
 Autistic spectrum disorder  Moderate learning difficulty
 Physical disability  Social, emotional and mental health
Source: Department for Education. For full, up-to-date details, always ask a representative of the school.
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