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Thistley Hough Academy
Thistley Hough, Penkhull, Stoke-on-Trent ST4 5JJ
Thistley Hough Academy is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,090 boys and girls aged between 11 and 16. In March 2017 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Creative Education Trust. (Other schools in this trust include The Hart School, The Bulwell Academy, Ellis Guilford School, Ash Green School and Abbeyfield School.)
Particular strengths include Progress, Disadvantaged pupils, Finances and Attendance. Relative weaknesses include Destinations, Admissions, Environment and Representation.
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Progress: Above average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Disadvantaged pupils: About average. Progress up to age 16 is above average. Destinations at 16 are below average. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Finances: About average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Attendance: About average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both roughly average.
Attainment: About average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix is in balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Environment: Below average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite high, while crime is roughly average.
Admissions: Below average. The occupancy rate and offer rate are both quite high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
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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