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Stratton Upper School is a non-selective academy. It has about 830 boys and girls aged between 13 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, Sharnbrook Academy, Swavesey Village College, North Cambridge Academy and Northstowe Secondary College.)
Particular strengths include Representation, Environment and Admissions. Relative weaknesses include Finances 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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| Distance (miles) |
Score | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 3.9 | Sandy Secondary School | |
| 4.0 | Henlow Church of England Academy | |
| 4.5 | Samuel Whitbread Academy | |
| 4.5 | Etonbury Academy | |
| 4.8 | Pix Brook Academy | |
| 7.3 | The Knights Templar School | |
| 7.6 | Fearnhill School | |
| 8.1 | Bassingbourn Village College | |
| 8.2 | The Highfield School | |
| 8.8 | The Priory School | |
| 8.9 | Bedford Academy | |
| 8.9 | Ernulf 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
Environment: Excellent. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all very low.
Admissions: Above average. The occupancy rate is very low and the offer rate is roughly average. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
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: Below average. Attainment at the ages of 16 and 18 are both below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Destinations: Below average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is roughly average, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is very low. Show details
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates are very high and the incidence of persistent absence is quite high.
Sixth form: Below average. Attainment is below average, progress is about average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
Disadvantaged pupils: Poor. Progress up to age 16 is poor. Destinations at 16 are below average. Progress at 16-18 is about average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
Finances: Poor. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
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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