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The Ramsey Academy, Halstead
Colne Road, Halstead CO9 2HR
The Ramsey Academy, Halstead is a non-selective academy. It has about 780 boys and girls aged between 11 and 16. In January 2019 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Bridge Academy Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form, Moulsham High School and The Ongar Academy.)
Particular strengths include Environment, Representation and Finances. Relative weaknesses include Disadvantaged pupils and Admissions.
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Environment: Excellent. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite low, while crime is very low.
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Finances: Above average. The school budget has been in surplus
Progress: Below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attainment: Below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Admissions: Below average. The occupancy rate is very high and the offer rate is quite low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
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 are very high and the incidence of persistent absence is quite high.
Disadvantaged pupils: Poor. Progress up to age 16 is below average. Destinations at 16 are poor. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Sixth form: There is no sixth form at this school.

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Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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