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Richard Rose Central Academy is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,040 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. Ofsted last inspected the school in March 2025.
This school is a member of United Learning Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Richard Rose Morton Academy, Marsden Heights Community College, The Hyndburn Academy, Accrington Academy and The Lowry Academy.)
Particular strengths include Admissions and Progress. Relative weaknesses include Environment and Destinations.
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Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low and the offer rate is quite high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Progress: About average. Up to age 16 it is below average, while at ages 16-18 it is above average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Sixth form: About average. Attainment is below average, progress is above average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress up to age 16 is poor. Destinations at 16 are about average. Progress at 16-18 is excellent. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
Attainment: Below average. Attainment at the ages of 16 and 18 are both below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Finances: Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Destinations: Below average. The proportions of students going on to education, training or work at the ages of 16 and 18 are both quite low. Show details
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Attendance: Poor. Pupil absence rates are very high and the incidence of persistent absence is quite high.
Environment: Poor. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all very high.
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