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Samworth Church Academy
Sherwood Hall Road, Mansfield NG18 2DY
Samworth Church Academy is a non-selective, Church of England academy. It has about 1,010 boys and girls aged between 11 and 19. In November 2022 the school was rated ‘Requires Improvement’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Representation and Environment. Relative weaknesses include Admissions and Attainment.
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Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Environment: About average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite low, while crime is quite high.
Disadvantaged pupils: About average. Progress up to age 16 is poor. Destinations at 16 are poor. Progress at 16-18 is excellent. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are above average.
Destinations: Below average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very low, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is quite high. Show details
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates are very high and the incidence of persistent absence is quite high.
Sixth form: Poor. Attainment is poor, progress is poor and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are above average.
Attainment: Poor. Attainment at the ages of 16 and 18 are both poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Finances: Poor. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Progress: Poor. Progress up to the ages of 16 and 18 are both poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Admissions: Poor. The occupancy rate is very high and the offer rate is very low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
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