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Townsend Church of England School is a non-selective, Church of England secondary school maintained by the local authority (Hertfordshire). It has about 770 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In January 2024 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Admissions, Environment, Finances and Destinations. Relative weaknesses include Attendance and Disadvantaged pupils.
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Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is quite low and the offer rate is very high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Environment: Excellent. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very low, while crime is roughly average.
Finances: Above average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Destinations: About average. The proportions of students going on to education, training or work at the ages of 16 and 18 are both roughly average. Show details
Attainment: Below average. Up to age 16 it is about average, while at ages 16-18 it is poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress up to age 16 is below average. Destinations at 16 are poor. Progress at 16-18 is poor. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are excellent.
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: Poor. Attainment is poor, progress is poor and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
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
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