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Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics
Blyford Road, Lowestoft NR32 4PZ
Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,250 boys and girls aged between 11 and 16. In May 2019 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Hartismere Family of Schools. (Hartismere School is also a member.)
Particular strengths include Disadvantaged pupils, Destinations, Environment and Representation. Relative weaknesses include Attendance and Admissions.
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Disadvantaged pupils: Excellent. Progress up to age 16 is about average. Destinations at 16 are excellent. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Destinations: Excellent. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very high. Show details
Environment: Excellent. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very low, while crime is roughly average.
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Finances: About average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Progress: About average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attainment: About average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Admissions: Poor. The occupancy rate is very high and the offer rate is quite low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Attendance: Poor. Pupil absence rates are very high and the incidence of persistent absence is quite high.
Sixth form: There is no sixth form at this school.

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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Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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