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Hardenhuish School is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,530 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In November 2023 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Environment, Representation, Destinations and Attainment. Relative weaknesses include Finances.
The school's overall score (out of 100) is given below. Coloured segments show the contributions of each indicator, explained in more detail below. Hover over the segments for details. Personalise the score by clicking on the button to set your own priorities.
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| Distance (miles) |
Score | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | Sheldon School | |
| 2.1 | Abbeyfield School | |
| 3.9 | The Corsham School | |
| 6.2 | Kingsbury Green Academy | |
| 7.6 | Melksham Oak Community School | |
| 8.0 | Malmesbury School | |
| 9.9 | St Laurence School | |
| 10.4 | Devizes School | |
| 10.7 | St Mark's CofE School | |
| 11.2 | Royal Wootton Bassett Academy | |
| 11.2 | St Augustine's Catholic College | |
| 11.3 | The John of Gaunt School |
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Environment: Excellent. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all very low.
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
Destinations: Excellent. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is roughly average. Show details
Attainment: Excellent. Up to age 16 it is above average, while at ages 16-18 it is excellent. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Sixth form: Excellent. Attainment is excellent, progress is above average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
Progress: Above average. Progress up to the ages of 16 and 18 are both above average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Disadvantaged pupils: Above average. Progress up to age 16 is about average. Destinations at 16 are excellent. Progress at 16-18 is below average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are above average.
Attendance: About average. Pupil absence rates are roughly average and the incidence of persistent absence is quite low.
Admissions: About average. The occupancy rate and offer rate are both quite low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Finances: Poor. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
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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