'Academic' destinations refer to sixth form or higher education. 'Vocational' ones refer to further education, apprenticeships or employment. Neither is intrinsically better or worse, and this balance is not used in calculating the indicator score. Data are from 2022.
Representation
Disadvantaged pupils (%)
Ethnic minority pupils (%)
Percentages of all pupils on roll in 2022. Local figures represent the aggregate pupil populations of the ten closest nearby schools.
The Blue Coat School Basingstoke is a non-selective academy. It caters for boys and girls aged between 11 and 16. The present school opened in 2024.
Particular strengths include Admissions, Destinations and Representation. Relative weaknesses include Attendance and Attainment.
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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:Above average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite high. Show details
Representation:In balance. The socio-economic mix is slightly out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is in balance with the local community. Show details
Environment:About average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very low, while crime is very high.
Disadvantaged pupils:Below average. Progress up to age 16 is poor. Destinations at 16 are above average. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Attainment:Below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Finances:Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Attendance:Poor. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very high.
Progress:Poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)