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St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole
Dale Valley Road, Oakdale, Poole BH15 3HY
St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole is a non-selective, Christian secondary school maintained by the local authority (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole). It has about 1,070 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In April 2013 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Progress, Representation, Environment and Finances.
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Progress: Above average. Progress up to the ages of 16 and 18 are both above average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
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: Above average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are roughly average, while crime is quite low.
Finances: Above average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Admissions: About average. The occupancy rate is roughly average and the offer rate is very low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Attendance: About average. Pupil absence rates are roughly average and the incidence of persistent absence is quite low.
Attainment: About average. Attainment at the ages of 16 and 18 are both about average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Sixth form: About average. Attainment is about average, progress is above average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
Destinations: About average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is quite low. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: About average. Progress up to age 16 is about average. Destinations at 16 are below average. Progress at 16-18 is about average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
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