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Wrotham School is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,030 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In May 2019 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Character Education Trust. (Aylesford School is also a member.)
Particular strengths include Disadvantaged pupils, Representation, Finances and Environment. Relative weaknesses include Admissions and Destinations.
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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Other schools nearby
Overall scores for nearby schools are shown. Hover over the circles to see school names; click on them to go the corresponding school pages. Use the button on the left to personalise these scores based on your own priorities.
| Distance (miles) |
Score | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | Trinity School | |
| 5.3 | Meopham School | |
| 5.3 | Hadlow Rural Community School | |
| 5.5 | Knole Academy | |
| 5.5 | The Malling School | |
| 5.8 | The Holmesdale School | |
| 6.0 | Hugh Christie School | |
| 6.6 | Longfield Academy | |
| 6.7 | Aylesford School | |
| 7.8 | Hillview School for Girls | |
| 7.9 | Maritime Academy | |
| 8.0 | The Judd School |
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Disadvantaged pupils: Above average. Progress up to age 16 is above average. Destinations at 16 are above average. Progress at 16-18 is below average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are above average.
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Finances: Above average. The school budget has been in surplus
Environment: Above average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite low, while crime is roughly average.
Attainment: Below average. Up to age 16 it is below average, while at ages 16-18 it is poor. (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.)
Destinations: Below average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is roughly average, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is very low. Show details
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite high.
Sixth form: Poor. Attainment is poor, progress is about average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
Admissions: Poor. The occupancy rate is very high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
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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