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Watling Academy
Barrosa Way, Milton Keynes MK8 1EP
Watling Academy is a non-selective free school. It has about 1,200 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In May 2023 the school was rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted. The present school opened in 2020 and information about it is currently limited.
This school is a member of The Alliance Schools Trust. (Denbigh School is also a member.)
Particular strengths include Admissions, Representation, Attendance and Finances.
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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.
Representation: In 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
Attendance: Above average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite low.
Finances: Above average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Environment: About average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite low, while crime is quite high.
Attainment: There is no attainment information for this school.
Destinations: There is no destinations information for this school.
Disadvantaged pupils: There is no information for this school about disadvantaged pupils.
Sixth form: There is no sixth form information for this school.
Progress: There is no progress information for this school. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
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