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Downend School is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,360 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In January 2019 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Castle School Education Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Mangotsfield School, Marlwood School and The Castle School.)
Particular strengths include Attendance, Attainment, Environment and Progress. Relative weaknesses include Representation and Admissions.
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Attendance: Excellent. Pupil absence rates are quite low and the incidence of persistent absence is very low.
Attainment: Above average. Attainment at the ages of 16 and 18 are both above average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Environment: Above average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very low, while crime is roughly average.
Progress: About average. Up to age 16 it is above average, while at ages 16-18 it is about average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Finances: About average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Destinations: Below 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
Admissions: Below average. The occupancy rate is roughly average and the offer rate is quite low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Sixth form: Below average. Attainment is above average, progress is about average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress up to age 16 is below average. Destinations at 16 are about average. Progress at 16-18 is poor. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
Representation: Out of balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
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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