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Hope Academy
Ashton Road, Newton-le-Willows WA12 0AQ
Hope Academy is a non-selective, Christian academy. It has about 1,350 boys and girls aged between 11 and 16. In September 2021 the school was rated ‘Requires Improvement’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Representation, Finances and Environment. Relative weaknesses include Disadvantaged pupils and Destinations.
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Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Finances: Excellent. The school budget has been in surplus
Environment: About average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite low, while crime is roughly average.
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates are quite high and the incidence of persistent absence is roughly average.
Admissions: Below average. The occupancy rate is quite high and the offer rate is roughly average. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Destinations: Below average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite low. Show details
Attainment: Below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Progress: Below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Disadvantaged pupils: Poor. Progress up to age 16 is poor. Destinations at 16 are poor. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Sixth form: There is no sixth form at this school.

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Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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