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Washwood Heath Academy is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,720 boys and girls aged between 4 and 18. (See here for details of the primary school.) In March 2020 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Washwood Heath Multi Academy Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Saltley Academy and Tile Cross Academy.)
Particular strengths include Representation, Finances, Disadvantaged pupils and Progress. Relative weaknesses include Admissions and Attainment.
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Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Finances: Excellent. The school budget has been in surplus
Disadvantaged pupils: Above average. Progress up to age 16 is excellent. Destinations at 16 are above average. Progress at 16-18 is above average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
Progress: About average. Progress up to the ages of 16 and 18 are both about 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 very low, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is quite high. Show details
Sixth form: Below average. Attainment is poor, progress is about average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are above average.
Attainment: Below average. Up to age 16 it is below average, while at ages 16-18 it is poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Attendance: Poor. Pupil absence rates are quite high and the incidence of persistent absence is very high.
Environment: Poor. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very high, while crime is quite high.
Admissions: Poor. The occupancy rate is very high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
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