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Wood Green School is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,290 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In March 2019 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Acer Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Matthew Arnold School, The Cooper School and Icknield Community College.)
Particular strengths include Environment, Destinations, Representation and Admissions. Relative weaknesses include Disadvantaged pupils, Finances and Attendance.
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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| Distance (miles) |
Score | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | The Henry Box School | |
| 3.9 | Bartholomew School | |
| 5.8 | Carterton Community College | |
| 6.8 | The Marlborough Church of England School | |
| 7.3 | Burford School | |
| 7.9 | Matthew Arnold School | |
| 8.4 | Gosford Hill School | |
| 9.1 | The Cherwell School | |
| 9.9 | The Swan School | |
| 10.4 | Chipping Norton School | |
| 10.8 | Larkmead School | |
| 11.0 | Cheney School |
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Environment: Excellent. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all very low.
Destinations: Above average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is roughly average, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is quite high. Show details
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix is in balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is out of balance with the local community. Show details
Admissions: About average. The occupancy rate is roughly average and the offer rate is quite low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Sixth form: About average. Attainment is below average, progress is about average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are above average.
Attainment: About average. Up to age 16 it is about average, while at ages 16-18 it is below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Progress: Below average. Up to age 16 it is below average, while at ages 16-18 it is about average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates are quite high and the incidence of persistent absence is roughly average.
Finances: Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Disadvantaged pupils: Poor. Progress up to age 16 is poor. Destinations at 16 are about average. Progress at 16-18 is poor.
Provision for special educational needs
| Autistic spectrum disorder | Hearing impairment | 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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