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William Brookes School is a non-selective academy. It has about 940 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In February 2023 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of The 3-18 Education Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Bridgnorth Endowed School, The Priory School, The Thomas Adams School and St Martins School (3-16 Learning Community).)
Particular strengths include Destinations. Relative weaknesses include Progress and Admissions.
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Destinations: Above average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is quite low. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: About average. Progress up to age 16 is poor. Destinations at 16 are above average. Progress at 16-18 is below average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
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
Environment: About average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very high, while crime is quite low.
Attainment: Below average. Attainment at the ages of 16 and 18 are both below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Sixth form: Below average. Attainment, progress and destinations are all below average.
Admissions: Below average. The occupancy rate is quite high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Attendance: Poor. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very high.
Finances: Poor. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Progress: Poor. Up to age 16 it is poor, while at ages 16-18 it is below average. (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.
Popular GCSE subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
Popular A-level subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2022
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