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Woodlands School
Woodlands Approach, Woodlands School, Basildon SS16 5BA
Woodlands School is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,490 boys and girls aged between 11 and 16. In March 2018 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Compass Education Trust Ltd. (Other schools in this trust include The Bromfords School, The Appleton School and The Billericay School.)
Particular strengths include Finances and Representation. Relative weaknesses include Progress, Admissions, Attainment and Destinations.
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Finances: Excellent. The school budget has been in surplus
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Attendance: About average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both roughly average.
Disadvantaged pupils: About average. Progress up to age 16 is about average. Destinations at 16 are about average. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Environment: About average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite low, while crime is very high.
Destinations: Below average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite low. Show details
Attainment: Below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Admissions: Below average. The occupancy rate is quite high and the offer rate is very low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Progress: Below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Sixth form: There is no sixth form at this school.
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