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Howard of Effingham School is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,520 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In December 2019 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of The Howard Partnership Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Three Rivers Academy, Thomas Knyvett College and Oxted School.)
Particular strengths include Attainment, Environment, Progress and Sixth form. Relative weaknesses include Admissions.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.4 | Therfield School | |
| 3.7 | The Ashcombe School | |
| 4.0 | St Andrew's Catholic School | |
| 4.0 | The Priory Church of England School | |
| 4.5 | Cobham Free School | |
| 6.3 | Rosebery School | |
| 6.4 | St Peter's Catholic School | |
| 6.7 | George Abbot School | |
| 6.8 | Fullbrook School | |
| 6.8 | Chessington School | |
| 6.8 | Three Rivers Academy | |
| 7.0 | Heathside School |
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Attainment: Excellent. Attainment at the ages of 16 and 18 are both excellent. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Environment: Excellent. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all very low.
Progress: Excellent. Up to age 16 it is above average, while at ages 16-18 it is excellent. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Sixth form: Excellent. Attainment is excellent, progress is excellent and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
Attendance: Above average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite low.
Destinations: Above average. 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
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix is in balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Finances: About average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Disadvantaged pupils: About average. Progress up to age 16 is below average. Destinations at 16 are above average. Progress at 16-18 is about average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
Admissions: Below average. The occupancy rate is quite high and the offer rate is roughly average. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
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
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Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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