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The Sir John Colfox Academy is a non-selective academy. It has about 820 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In February 2018 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Initio Learning Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Corfe Hills School and Queen Elizabeth's School.)
Particular strengths include Representation, Finances, Admissions and Environment. Relative weaknesses include Sixth form 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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Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Finances: Excellent. The school budget has been in surplus
Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low and the offer rate is roughly average. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Environment: Excellent. Air pollution and traffic accidents are roughly average, while crime is very low.
Progress: About average. Up to age 16 it is below average, while at ages 16-18 it is about average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates are quite high and the incidence of persistent absence is roughly average.
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress up to age 16 is below average. Destinations at 16 are about average. Progress at 16-18 is about average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
Destinations: Below average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is roughly average, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is very low. Show details
Attainment: Below average. Up to age 16 it is below average, while at ages 16-18 it is poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Sixth form: Poor. Attainment is poor, progress is about average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
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