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The Woodroffe School is a non-selective secondary school maintained by the local authority (Dorset). It has about 1,020 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In December 2023 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Representation, Attainment, Progress and Disadvantaged pupils. Relative weaknesses include Finances.
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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Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Attainment: Above average. Attainment at the ages of 16 and 18 are both above average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Progress: Above average. Up to age 16 it is above average, while at ages 16-18 it is about average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Disadvantaged pupils: About average. Progress up to age 16 is above average. Destinations at 16 are below average. Progress at 16-18 is above average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
Environment: About average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite high, while crime is very low.
Attendance: About average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both roughly average.
Admissions: About average. The occupancy rate and offer rate are both roughly average. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Destinations: About average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is very low. Show details
Sixth form: About average. Attainment is above average, progress is about average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
Finances: Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
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