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Teesdale School and Sixth Form
Prospect Place, Barnard Castle DL12 8HH
Teesdale School and Sixth Form is a non-selective academy. It has about 720 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In June 2019 the school was rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of North East Learning Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Hermitage Academy, The Academy at Shotton Hall, Easington Academy, Rye Hills Academy and Bedlington Academy.)
Particular strengths include Environment, Admissions, Attainment and Progress. Relative weaknesses include Sixth form, Destinations and Finances.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | Staindrop Academy | |
| 11.2 | St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College | |
| 11.4 | Bishop Barrington Academy | |
| 12.3 | King James I Academy Bishop Auckland | |
| 12.4 | Wolsingham School | |
| 12.4 | Richmond School | |
| 12.5 | St Francis Xavier School | |
| 12.6 | Wyvern Academy | |
| 12.9 | Hummersknott Academy | |
| 13.2 | Carmel College | |
| 13.4 | Greenfield Academy | |
| 13.7 | UTC South Durham |
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Environment: Excellent. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all very low.
Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Attainment: Excellent. Attainment at the ages of 16 and 18 are both excellent. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
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.)
Attendance: Above average. Pupil absence rates are quite low and the incidence of persistent absence is roughly average.
Disadvantaged pupils: About average. Progress up to age 16 is above average. Destinations at 16 are below average. Progress at 16-18 is about average.
Representation: Slightly out of 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
Finances: Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Destinations: Poor. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite low, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is very low. Show details
Sixth form: Poor. Attainment is excellent, progress is above average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
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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