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St Aidan's Church of England Academy
Hundens Lane, Darlington DL1 1LL
St Aidan's Church of England Academy is a non-selective, Church of England academy. It has about 600 boys and girls aged between 11 and 16. In January 2020 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Northern Lights Learning Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Ian Ramsey Church of England Academy and Venerable Bede Church of England Academy.)
Particular strengths include Admissions and Representation. Relative weaknesses include Destinations and Attendance.
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| 7.5 | Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth |
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Admissions: Above average. The occupancy rate is quite low and the offer rate is quite high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix is slightly out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is in balance with the local community. Show details
Environment: About average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very low, while crime is very high.
Attainment: Poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Progress: Poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attendance: Poor. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very high.
Disadvantaged pupils: Poor. Progress up to age 16 is below average. Destinations at 16 are poor. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Finances: Poor. This is because the school budget has been in deficit
Destinations: Poor. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very low. Show details
Sixth form: There is no sixth form at this school.
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