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The Bishop Wand Church of England School
Layton's Lane, Sunbury-on-Thames TW16 6LT
The Bishop Wand Church of England School is a non-selective, Church of England academy. It has about 1,140 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In February 2022 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Attendance, Attainment and Disadvantaged pupils. Relative weaknesses include Sixth form and Representation.
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Attendance: Excellent. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very low.
Attainment: About average. Up to age 16 it is above average, while at ages 16-18 it is below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Disadvantaged pupils: About average. Progress up to age 16 is above average. Destinations at 16 are about average. Progress at 16-18 is below average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are above average.
Destinations: About average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is very low. Show details
Progress: Below average. Up to age 16 it is above average, while at ages 16-18 it is poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Environment: Below average. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all quite high.
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix is out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Finances: Poor. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Admissions: Poor. The occupancy rate is very high and the offer rate is quite low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Sixth form: Poor. Attainment is below average, progress is poor and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
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Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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