Langdon Academy is a non-selective academy. It has about 2,060 boys and girls aged between 3 and 16. (See here for details of the primary school.) In May 2019 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Progress, Disadvantaged pupils, Admissions and Representation. Relative weaknesses include Destinations, Environment and 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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Progress:Excellent. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Disadvantaged pupils:Excellent. Progress up to age 16 is excellent. Destinations at 16 are about average. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Admissions:Excellent. The occupancy rate is quite low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
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
Attainment:Above average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Attendance:Above average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite low.
Finances:Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Environment:Below average. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all quite high.
Destinations:Below average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite low.
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
Provision for special educational needs
Autistic spectrum disorder
Source: Department for Education. For full, up-to-date details, always ask a representative of the school.