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Oakwood Park Grammar School
Oakwood Park, Maidstone ME16 8AH
Oakwood Park Grammar School is a selective academy. It has about 1,100 boys aged between 11 and 18. In February 2019 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Disadvantaged pupils, Attendance, Finances and Progress. Relative weaknesses include Environment and Admissions.
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Disadvantaged pupils: Excellent. Progress up to age 16 is excellent. Destinations at 16 are excellent. Progress at 16-18 is above average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
Attendance: Excellent. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very low.
Finances: Excellent. The school budget has been in surplus
Progress: Excellent. Up to age 16 it is excellent, while at ages 16-18 it is above average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Destinations: Excellent. 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
Attainment: Excellent. Up to age 16 it is excellent, while at ages 16-18 it is about average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Sixth form: Above average. Attainment is about average, progress is above average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
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
Admissions: Below average. The occupancy rate is very high and the offer rate is quite high. There is an entrance exam.
Environment: Poor. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very high, while crime is quite high.

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