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Studio West
West Denton Way, West Denton, Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE5 2SZ
Studio West is a non-selective free school. It has about 570 boys and girls aged between 11 and 19. In May 2019 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Northern Leaders Trust. (Kenton School is also a member.)
Particular strengths include Progress, Sixth form and Environment. Relative weaknesses include Destinations and Attainment.
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Progress: About average. Up to age 16 it is poor, while at ages 16-18 it is excellent. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Sixth form: About average. Progress is excellent. Destinations at 18 are poor.
Environment: About average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very low, while crime is very high.
Admissions: Below average. The occupancy rate is quite low and the offer rate is very low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress up to age 16 is poor. Progress at 16-18 is excellent. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
Finances: Poor. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Attainment: Poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Representation: Out of balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both out of balance with the local community. Show details
Attendance: Poor. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very high.
Destinations: Poor. The proportions of students going on to education, training or work at the ages of 16 and 18 are both very low.
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.
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Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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