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Roundhay School is a non-selective secondary school maintained by the local authority (Leeds). It has about 2,520 boys and girls aged between 4 and 18. (See here for details of the primary school.) In November 2023 the school was rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Destinations, Sixth form, Representation and Attainment. Relative weaknesses include Environment, Finances and Admissions.
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Destinations: Excellent. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is very high. Show details
Sixth form: Excellent. Attainment is above average, progress is about average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are excellent.
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
Attainment: Excellent. Attainment at the ages of 16 and 18 are both above average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Attendance: Above average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite low.
Progress: Above average. Up to age 16 it is above average, 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 excellent. Destinations at 16 are above average. Progress at 16-18 is below average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
Admissions: Below average. The occupancy rate is quite high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Finances: Poor. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Environment: Poor. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very high, while crime 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
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