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Whitefield School is a non-selective academy. It has about 760 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In December 2022 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Sixth form, Admissions, Disadvantaged pupils and Destinations. Relative weaknesses include Representation, Environment and Attainment.
The school's overall score (out of 100) is given below. Coloured segments show the contributions of each indicator, explained in more detail below. Hover over the segments for details. Personalise the score by clicking on the button to set your own priorities.
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Sixth form: Excellent. Attainment is poor, progress is poor and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are excellent.
Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Disadvantaged pupils: Excellent. Progress up to age 16 is excellent. Destinations at 16 are excellent. Progress at 16-18 is below average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
Destinations: Above average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite low, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is very high. Show details
Progress: About average. Up to age 16 it is about average, while at ages 16-18 it is poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Finances: About average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Attendance: About average. Pupil absence rates are roughly average and the incidence of persistent absence is quite high.
Attainment: Poor. Attainment at the ages of 16 and 18 are both poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Environment: Poor. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite high, while crime is very high.
Representation: Out of balance. The socio-economic mix is out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
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.
Popular GCSE subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
Popular A-level subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2022
Provision for special educational needs
| Autistic spectrum disorder | Moderate learning difficulty | Physical disability | Social, emotional and mental health | Specific learning difficulty | Speech, language and communication | Visual impairment |
Source: Department for Education. For full, up-to-date details, always ask a representative of the school.
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