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Ark Burlington Danes Academy is a non-selective, Church of England academy. It has about 1,090 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. (See here for details of the primary school.) In July 2022 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Ark Schools. (Other schools in this trust include Ark Soane Academy, Ark Acton Academy, Ark King Solomon Academy, Ark Elvin Academy and Ark Academy.)
Particular strengths include Admissions, Destinations, Disadvantaged pupils and Representation. Relative weaknesses include Environment.
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Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is quite low and the offer rate is very high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Destinations: Excellent. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is roughly average, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is very high. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: Above average. Progress up to age 16 is above average. Destinations at 16 are excellent. Progress at 16-18 is about average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are above average.
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix is in balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Finances: Above average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Sixth form: Above average. Attainment is about average, progress is about average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are excellent.
Attendance: Above average. Pupil absence rates are roughly average and the incidence of persistent absence is quite low.
Attainment: About average. Attainment at the ages of 16 and 18 are both about average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Progress: About average. Progress up to the ages of 16 and 18 are both about average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Environment: Below average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very high, while crime is roughly average.
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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