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The Radcliffe School
Christchurch Grove, Wolverton, Milton Keynes MK12 5BT
The Radcliffe School is a non-selective secondary school maintained by the local authority (Milton Keynes). It has about 1,220 boys and girls aged between 11 and 19. In January 2020 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Admissions. Relative weaknesses include Attendance and Progress.
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Admissions: About average. The occupancy rate and offer rate are both roughly average. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Attainment: About average. Up to age 16 it is below average, while at ages 16-18 it is about average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Sixth form: About average. Attainment is about average, progress is about average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
Environment: About average. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all roughly average.
Destinations: Below average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is roughly average, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is quite low. Show details
Finances: Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Progress: Below average. Up to age 16 it is poor, while at ages 16-18 it is about average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress up to age 16 is poor. Destinations at 16 are below average. Progress at 16-18 is below average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
Attendance: Poor. Pupil absence rates are very high and the incidence of persistent absence is quite high.

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

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.
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