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Sir James Smith's School is a non-selective academy. It has about 600 boys and girls aged between 11 and 16. In October 2022 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Representation and Finances. Relative weaknesses include Progress, Attainment, Environment and Attendance.
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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Score | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 9.4 | Wadebridge School | |
| 11.2 | Bodmin College | |
| 14.3 | Launceston College | |
| 14.9 | Liskeard School and Community College | |
| 15.5 | Budehaven Community School | |
| 18.1 | Callington Community College | |
| 19.4 | Holsworthy Community College | |
| 19.8 | Poltair School | |
| 19.9 | Fowey River Academy | |
| 20.0 | Penrice Academy | |
| 20.6 | Looe Community Academy | |
| 21.3 | Treviglas Academy |
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Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Finances: Excellent. The school budget has been in surplus
Admissions: About average. The occupancy rate and offer rate are both roughly average. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Destinations: About average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite low. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: About average. Progress up to age 16 is about average. Destinations at 16 are about average. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates are quite high and the incidence of persistent absence is roughly average.
Environment: Below average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very high, while crime is quite low.
Attainment: Poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Progress: Poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Sixth form: There is no sixth form at this school.
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
No A-level data
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