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The Heys School is a non-selective academy. It has about 600 boys and girls aged between 11 and 16. Ofsted last inspected the school in May 2019. The present school opened in 2020.
This school is a member of The Rowan Learning Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Hawkley Hall High School and Kirkby High School.)
Particular strengths include Admissions and Representation. Relative weaknesses include Progress and Environment.
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Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low and the offer rate is very high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Destinations: About average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is roughly average. Show details
Finances: Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress up to age 16 is poor. Destinations at 16 are above average. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Environment: Below average. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all quite high.
Attainment: Poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Attendance: Poor. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very high.
Progress: Poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Sixth form: There is no sixth form at this school.
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
No A-level data
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