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The Nicholas Hamond Academy
Brandon Road, Swaffham PE37 7DZ
The Nicholas Hamond Academy is a non-selective academy. It has about 670 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In December 2021 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Environment, Admissions and Representation. Relative weaknesses include Sixth form and Progress.
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Environment: Excellent. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very low, while crime is quite low.
Admissions: Above average. The occupancy rate is very low and the offer rate is quite 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
Finances: Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Destinations: Below average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite low. Show details
Attendance: Poor. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very high.
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.)
Disadvantaged pupils: Poor. Progress up to age 16 is below average. Destinations at 16 are below average. Progress at 16-18 is poor.
Attainment: Poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Sixth form: Poor. Progress is poor.

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