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Haydon Bridge High School is a non-selective secondary school maintained by the local authority (Northumberland). It has about 420 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In July 2021 the school was rated ‘Requires Improvement’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Representation, Admissions and Attainment. Relative weaknesses include Progress, Finances, Sixth form and Attendance.
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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Score | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 5.3 | Queen Elizabeth High School | |
| 13.6 | Samuel King's School | |
| 16.0 | Prudhoe Community High School | |
| 18.7 | Consett Academy | |
| 19.0 | Thorp Academy | |
| 19.6 | William Howard School | |
| 20.3 | Walbottle Academy | |
| 20.9 | Ponteland High School | |
| 21.1 | St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon | |
| 22.0 | Studio West | |
| 22.1 | Wolsingham School | |
| 22.3 | Excelsior Academy |
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Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low and the offer rate is roughly average. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Attainment: About average. Up to age 16 it is below average, while at ages 16-18 it is above average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Environment: About average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very high, while crime is very low.
Destinations: About average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is very low. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: About average. Progress up to age 16 is poor. Destinations at 16 are excellent. Progress at 16-18 is excellent. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite high.
Sixth form: Below average. Attainment is above average, progress is below average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
Finances: Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Progress: Below average. Up to age 16 it is poor, while at ages 16-18 it is below average. (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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