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Ditton Park Academy is a non-selective free school. It has about 1,130 boys and girls aged between 11 and 19. In March 2023 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Representation, Disadvantaged pupils, Attendance and Finances. Relative weaknesses include Sixth form, Destinations and Attainment.
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Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: Excellent. Progress up to age 16 is above average. Destinations at 16 are about average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are excellent.
Attendance: Above average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite low.
Finances: Above average. The school budget has been in surplus
Environment: Above average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are roughly average, while crime is quite low.
Progress: Above average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Admissions: About average. The occupancy rate and offer rate are both quite high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Attainment: Below average. Up to age 16 it is about average, while at ages 16-18 it is poor. (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. Show details
Sixth form: Poor. Attainment is poor.
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
Provision for special educational needs
| Autistic spectrum disorder | Hearing impairment | Moderate learning difficulty | Physical disability | Profound and multiple learning difficulty | Severe learning difficulty | Social, emotional and mental health | Specific learning difficulty | Speech, language and communication |
Source: Department for Education. For full, up-to-date details, always ask a representative of the school.
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