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The Sir Robert Woodard Academy
Upper Boundstone Lane, Sompting BN15 9QZ
The Sir Robert Woodard Academy is a non-selective, Christian academy. It has about 1,380 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In October 2021 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Woodard Academies Trust. (Other schools in this trust include The Littlehampton Academy, St Augustine Academy, St Peter's CofE Academy, Polam Hall School and Kings Priory School.)
Particular strengths include Environment, Representation, Finances and Admissions. Relative weaknesses include Sixth form and Progress.
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Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix is in balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Environment: Above average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are roughly average, while crime is very low.
Finances: Above average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Admissions: About average. The occupancy rate is roughly average. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress up to age 16 is below average. Destinations at 16 are poor. Progress at 16-18 is about average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are excellent.
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.)
Progress: Below average. Up to age 16 it is below average, while at ages 16-18 it is poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attendance: Poor. Pupil absence rates are quite high and the incidence of persistent absence is very high.
Destinations: Poor. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite low, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is very low. Show details
Sixth form: Poor. Attainment, progress and destinations are all poor.
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Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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Proportions of pupils entering in 2022
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