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Millom School is a non-selective secondary school maintained by the local authority (Cumberland). It has about 500 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In May 2022 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Representation and Admissions. Relative weaknesses include Sixth form and Destinations.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 5.1 | Dowdales School | |
| 6.2 | Chetwynde School | |
| 6.4 | St Bernards Catholic High School, Barrow | |
| 6.9 | Furness Academy | |
| 7.3 | Ulverston Victoria High School | |
| 7.5 | Walney School | |
| 13.0 | Cartmel Priory CofE School | |
| 13.2 | John Ruskin School | |
| 18.7 | The Lakes School | |
| 19.1 | Bay Leadership Academy | |
| 19.4 | Morecambe Bay Academy | |
| 20.3 | Dallam School |
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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 quite high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Environment: About average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very high, while crime is very low.
Attendance: About average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both roughly average.
Attainment: Below average. Attainment at the ages of 16 and 18 are both below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Progress: Poor. Up to age 16 it is below average, while at ages 16-18 it is poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Destinations: Poor. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite low, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is very low. Show details
Finances: Poor. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Disadvantaged pupils: Poor. Progress up to age 16 is below average. Destinations at 16 are about average. Progress at 16-18 is poor.
Sixth form: Poor. Attainment is below average, progress is poor and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
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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