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The Castle Rock School is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,220 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In May 2023 the school was rated ‘Requires Improvement’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Lionheart Educational Trust. (Other schools in this trust include The Newbridge School, The Martin High School Anstey, Humphrey Perkins School, The Cedars Academy and Sir Jonathan North Girls' College.)
Particular strengths include Representation, Admissions, Finances and Environment. Relative weaknesses include Progress and Destinations.
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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
Admissions: Above average. The occupancy rate is quite low and the offer rate is quite high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Finances: Above average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Environment: Above average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very low, while crime is quite high.
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite high.
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress up to age 16 is poor. Destinations at 16 are poor. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are excellent.
Destinations: Below average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite low. Show details
Attainment: Poor. Attainment at the ages of 16 and 18 are both poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Sixth form: Poor. Attainment is poor.
Progress: 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.
Popular GCSE subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
Popular A-level subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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