Sheep Dip Lane Academy is an academy. It has about 260 boys and girls aged between 3 and 11. Ofsted last inspected the school in May 2018. The present school opened in 2020.
Particular strengths include Disadvantaged pupils, Attainment, Progress and Admissions. Relative weaknesses include Attendance.
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Disadvantaged pupils:Above average. Progress in maths is above average. Progress in reading is excellent. Progress in writing is about average.
Attainment:Above average. Maths attainment is excellent, reading is above average and GPS (grammar, punctuation and spelling) is above average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Progress:Above average. Progress in maths is above average, in reading it is above average and in writing it is about average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For actual grades, see Attainment.)
Admissions:Above average. The occupancy rate is quite low and the offer rate is roughly average.
Finances:Above average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Environment:About average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very low, while crime is very high.
Representation:Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix is out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is in balance with the local community. Show details
Attendance:Below average. Pupil absence rates are very high and the incidence of persistent absence is quite high.