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Springwood High School
Queensway, Gaywood, King's Lynn PE30 4AW
Springwood High School is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,890 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In July 2013 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of West Norfolk Academies Trust. (Other schools in this trust include St Clement's High School, Marshland High School and Smithdon High School.)
Particular strengths include Environment, Attendance, Attainment and Finances. Relative weaknesses include Admissions, Representation and Destinations.
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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Other schools nearby
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| Distance (miles) |
Score | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 0.8 | King's Lynn Academy | |
| 0.8 | King Edward VII Academy | |
| 5.7 | St Clement's High School | |
| 10.9 | Downham Market Academy | |
| 11.1 | Marshland High School | |
| 12.5 | Smithdon High School | |
| 12.9 | University Academy Long Sutton | |
| 13.3 | Thomas Clarkson Academy | |
| 13.5 | The Wisbech Academy | |
| 13.5 | The Nicholas Hamond Academy | |
| 15.3 | Litcham School | |
| 17.1 | Iceni Secondary Academy |
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Environment: Above average. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all quite low.
Attendance: Above average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite low.
Attainment: About average. Up to age 16 it is about average, while at ages 16-18 it is above average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Finances: About average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Progress: About average. Progress up to the ages of 16 and 18 are both about average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Sixth form: About average. Attainment is above average, progress is about average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
Disadvantaged pupils: About 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.
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 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
Admissions: Poor. The occupancy rate is very high and the offer rate is quite low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Provision for special educational needs
| Autistic spectrum disorder |
Source: Department for Education. For full, up-to-date details, always ask a representative of the school.
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