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Sharnbrook Academy is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,740 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In June 2022 the school was rated ‘Requires Improvement’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Meridian Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Lincroft Academy, The Ferrers School, Stratton Upper School, Sawtry Village Academy and Weldon Village Academy.)
Particular strengths include Destinations, Attainment, Attendance and Finances. Relative weaknesses include Representation.
The school's overall score (out of 100) is given below. Coloured segments show the contributions of each indicator, explained in more detail below. Hover over the segments for details. Personalise the score by clicking on the button to set your own priorities.
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| Distance (miles) |
Score | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 4.0 | Lincroft Academy | |
| 5.2 | Wollaston School | |
| 5.7 | Rushden Academy | |
| 5.7 | St Thomas More Catholic School | |
| 5.8 | The Ferrers School | |
| 6.2 | Biddenham International School and Sports College | |
| 6.6 | Mark Rutherford School | |
| 6.8 | Castle Newnham School | |
| 7.0 | Goldington Academy | |
| 7.1 | Bedford Free School | |
| 7.7 | Wrenn School | |
| 7.9 | Huxlow Academy |
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Destinations: Above average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is roughly average. Show details
Attainment: Above average. Up to age 16 it is above average, while at ages 16-18 it is about average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Attendance: Above average. Pupil absence rates are quite low and the incidence of persistent absence is roughly average.
Finances: About average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Disadvantaged pupils: About average. Progress up to age 16 is above average. Destinations at 16 are above average. Progress at 16-18 is poor. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are excellent.
Progress: About 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.)
Environment: About average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very high, while crime is very low.
Admissions: About average. The occupancy rate and offer rate are both quite low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Sixth form: About average. Attainment, progress and destinations are all about average.
Representation: Out of balance. The socio-economic mix is slightly out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is out of balance with the local community. Show details
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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