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St Birinus School is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,040 boys aged between 11 and 18. In February 2020 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Ridgeway Education Trust. (Didcot Girls' School is also a member.)
Particular strengths include Representation, Admissions, Attendance and Progress. Relative weaknesses include Sixth form.
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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| Distance (miles) |
Score | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 0.6 | Didcot Girls' School | |
| 1.2 | UTC Oxfordshire | |
| 1.4 | Aureus School | |
| 3.9 | Europa School UK | |
| 4.9 | Wallingford School | |
| 5.5 | John Mason School | |
| 5.8 | Larkmead School | |
| 5.8 | Fitzharrys School | |
| 6.1 | The Downs School | |
| 8.1 | King Alfred's | |
| 8.2 | St Johns CofE Academy | |
| 8.5 | The Oxford Academy |
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Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Attendance: Excellent. Pupil absence rates are quite low and the incidence of persistent absence is very low.
Progress: Above average. Up to age 16 it is above average, while at ages 16-18 it is excellent. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attainment: Above average. Up to age 16 it is above average, while at ages 16-18 it is about average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Disadvantaged pupils: Above average. Progress up to age 16 is about average. Destinations at 16 are above average. Progress at 16-18 is about average.
Environment: Above average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite low, while crime is roughly average.
Finances: About average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Destinations: About 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
Sixth form: Below average. Attainment is about average, progress is excellent and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
Popular GCSE subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
Popular A-level subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2022
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