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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 1,100 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In November 2022 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Progress, Environment, Representation and Destinations. Relative weaknesses include Finances and Disadvantaged pupils.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 0.8 | Magna Academy | |
| 1.1 | Parkstone Grammar School | |
| 1.2 | Poole High School | |
| 1.4 | Poole Grammar School | |
| 1.4 | St Aldhelm's Academy | |
| 2.2 | The Cornerstone Academy | |
| 2.6 | Oak Academy | |
| 2.7 | LeAF Studio | |
| 2.9 | Corfe Hills School | |
| 3.2 | The Bourne Academy | |
| 3.3 | Winton Academy | |
| 3.4 | Glenmoor Academy |
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Progress: Above average. Up to age 16 it is above average, while at ages 16-18 it is about average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Environment: Above average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are roughly average, while crime is quite low.
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
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 roughly average. Show details
Attainment: About average. Up to age 16 it is about average, while at ages 16-18 it is below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Admissions: About average. The occupancy rate is roughly average. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Attendance: About average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both roughly average.
Sixth form: About average. Attainment is below average, progress is about average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress up to age 16 is about average. Destinations at 16 are about average. Progress at 16-18 is above average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
Finances: Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
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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