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Abbeyfield School is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,350 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In September 2021 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Creative Education Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Weavers Academy, Wrenn School, The Milton Keynes Academy, Ash Green School and Ellis Guilford School.)
Particular strengths include Representation, Environment, Admissions and Finances. Relative weaknesses include Progress and Attendance.
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Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Environment: Above average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite low, while crime is roughly average.
Admissions: Above average. The occupancy rate is quite high and the offer rate is very high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Finances: Above average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Disadvantaged pupils: Above average. Progress up to age 16 is above average. Destinations at 16 are above average. Progress at 16-18 is above average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
Attainment: Above average. Up to age 16 it is below average, while at ages 16-18 it is excellent. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Destinations: About average. The proportions of students going on to education, training or work at the ages of 16 and 18 are both roughly average. Show details
Sixth form: About average. Attainment is excellent, progress is below average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates are quite high and the incidence of persistent absence is roughly average.
Progress: Below average. Up to age 16 it is about average, while at ages 16-18 it is below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
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 2023
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