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The Rural Enterprise Academy
Rodbaston Drive, Penkridge ST19 5PH
The Rural Enterprise Academy is a non-selective free school. It has about 240 boys and girls aged between 11 and 16. In May 2018 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Penk Valley Academy Trust. (Wolgarston High School is also a member.)
Particular strengths include Representation, Admissions and Finances. Relative weaknesses include Attendance and Environment.
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Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix is in balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Admissions: Above average. The occupancy rate is very low and the offer rate is quite high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Finances: Above average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress up to age 16 is below average. Destinations at 16 are about average. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Progress: Below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Environment: Below average. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all quite high.
Destinations: Poor. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very low. Show details
Attainment: Poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Attendance: Poor. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very high.
Sixth form: There is no sixth form at this school.
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Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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