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The Sandon School
Molrams Lane, Sandon, Chelmsford CM2 7AQ
The Sandon School is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,280 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In March 2018 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Environment, Attendance, Disadvantaged pupils and Finances. Relative weaknesses include Admissions and Sixth form.
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Environment: Above average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are roughly average, while crime is very low.
Attendance: Above average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite low.
Disadvantaged pupils: Above average. Progress up to age 16 is below average. Destinations at 16 are below average. Progress at 16-18 is above average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are excellent.
Finances: Above average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Destinations: Above average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is quite low. Show details
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix is in balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is out of balance with the local community. Show details
Progress: About average. Up to age 16 it is below average, while at ages 16-18 it is about average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attainment: About average. Up to age 16 it is about average, while at ages 16-18 it is below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Sixth form: Below average. Attainment is below average, progress is about average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
Admissions: Below average. The occupancy rate and offer rate are both quite high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.

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