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E-Act Shenley Academy
Shenley Lane, Northfield, Birmingham B29 4HE
E-Act Shenley Academy is a non-selective academy. It has about 820 boys and girls aged between 11 and 16. In July 2021 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Finances and Admissions. Relative weaknesses include Representation and Environment.
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Finances: Excellent. The school budget has been in surplus
Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is quite low and the offer rate is very high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress up to age 16 is about average. Destinations at 16 are below average. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Progress: Below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attainment: Poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Environment: Poor. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite high, while crime is very high.
Destinations: Poor. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very low. Show details
Attendance: Poor. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very high.
Representation: Out of balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both out of balance with the local community. Show details
Sixth form: There is no sixth form information for this school.

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Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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