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Uplands Academy is a non-selective academy. It has about 800 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. Ofsted last inspected the school in July 2013. The present school opened in 2022.
This school is a member of Mark Education Trust. (Beacon Academy is also a member.)
Particular strengths include Admissions, Environment and Representation. Relative weaknesses include Finances and Disadvantaged pupils.
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Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low and the offer rate is quite high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Environment: Above average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite high, while crime is very low.
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
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.)
Progress: Below average. Progress up to the ages of 16 and 18 are both below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Destinations: Below average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is roughly average, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is very low. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress up to age 16 is below average. Destinations at 16 are above average. Progress at 16-18 is poor.
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite high.
Sixth form: Poor. Attainment is below average, progress is below average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
Finances: Poor. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
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