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Richard Challoner School is a non-selective, Roman Catholic academy. It has about 1,080 boys aged between 11 and 18. In November 2022 the school was rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Destinations, Attendance, Attainment and Progress. Relative weaknesses include Admissions and Finances.
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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 quite high. Show details
Attendance: Excellent. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very low.
Attainment: Excellent. Up to age 16 it is excellent, while at ages 16-18 it is above average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Progress: Above average. Up to age 16 it is excellent, while at ages 16-18 it is about average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Disadvantaged pupils: Above average. Progress up to age 16 is above average. Destinations at 16 are excellent. Progress at 16-18 is about average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are above 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
Sixth form: Above average. Attainment is above average, progress is about average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are above average.
Environment: About average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite high, while crime is quite low.
Finances: Poor. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Admissions: Poor. The occupancy rate is very high and the offer rate is very low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
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 | Moderate learning difficulty | Social, emotional and mental health |
Source: Department for Education. For full, up-to-date details, always ask a representative of the school.
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