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Waverley Studio College
470 Belchers Lane, Bordesley Green, Birmingham B9 5SX
Waverley Studio College is a non-selective free school. It has about 250 boys and girls aged between 14 and 19. In September 2022 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of The Waverley Education Foundation Ltd. (Waverley School is also a member.)
Particular strengths include Sixth form, Representation, Admissions and Destinations. Relative weaknesses include Progress and Attendance.
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Sixth form: Excellent. Progress is excellent. Destinations at 18 are excellent.
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Destinations: About average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very low, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is very high. Show details
Environment: Poor. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very high, while crime is roughly average.
Finances: Poor. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Attendance: Poor. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very high.
Disadvantaged pupils: Poor. Progress up to age 16 is poor. Destinations at 16 are poor. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
Attainment: Poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Progress: Poor. Up to age 16 it is poor, while at ages 16-18 it is excellent. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
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.
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Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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