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Weavers Academy
Brickhill Road, Wellingborough NN8 3JH
Weavers Academy is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,300 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In May 2017 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Creative Education Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Wrenn School, Abbeyfield School, The Milton Keynes Academy, Ash Green School and Ellis Guilford School.)
Particular strengths include Admissions, Disadvantaged pupils, Representation and Finances. Relative weaknesses include Attendance and Attainment.
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Admissions: Above average. The occupancy rate is quite low and the offer rate is very high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Disadvantaged pupils: Above average. Progress up to age 16 is below average. Destinations at 16 are below average. Progress at 16-18 is excellent. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are excellent.
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix is slightly out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is in balance with the local community. Show details
Finances: About average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Sixth form: About average. Attainment is below average, progress is above average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are above average.
Progress: About average. Up to age 16 it is below average, while at ages 16-18 it is above average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Environment: About average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite low, while crime is very high.
Destinations: About average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite low, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is quite high. Show details
Attainment: Below average. Up to age 16 it is poor, while at ages 16-18 it is below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Attendance: Poor. Pupil absence rates are very high and the incidence of persistent absence is quite high.
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