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Thomas Clarkson Academy is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,380 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In January 2020 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of The Brooke Weston Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Corby Business Academy, Corby Technical School, Brooke Weston Academy and Kettering Science Academy.)
Particular strengths include Finances and Admissions. Relative weaknesses include Attendance and Progress.
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Finances: Above average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Admissions: About average. The occupancy rate and offer rate are both roughly average. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Environment: About average. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all roughly average.
Attainment: Below average. Up to age 16 it is poor, while at ages 16-18 it is about average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress up to age 16 is about average. Destinations at 16 are about average. Progress at 16-18 is poor. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are above average.
Destinations: Below average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very low, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is quite low. Show details
Progress: Below average. Up to age 16 it is about average, while at ages 16-18 it is poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Sixth form: Below average. Attainment is about average, progress is poor and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below 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
Attendance: Poor. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very high.
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
Provision for special educational needs
| Moderate learning difficulty |
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