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Baxter College
Habberley Road, Kidderminster DY11 5PQ
Baxter College is a non-selective academy. It has about 830 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In January 2020 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Admissions, Environment and Finances. Relative weaknesses include Progress and Sixth form.
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Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low and the offer rate is quite high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Environment: Above average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite low, while crime is roughly average.
Finances: Above average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
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
Attainment: Below average. Up to age 16 it is poor, while at ages 16-18 it is about average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Destinations: Below average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite low, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is very low. Show details
Sixth form: Poor. Attainment is about average, progress is poor and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
Disadvantaged pupils: Poor. Progress up to age 16 is poor. Destinations at 16 are below average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
Attendance: Poor. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very high.
Progress: Poor. Progress up to the ages of 16 and 18 are both poor. (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.
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