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The UCL Academy is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,170 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In March 2022 the school was rated ‘Requires Improvement’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Representation, Disadvantaged pupils, Destinations and Sixth form. Relative weaknesses include Attendance, Environment and Finances.
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Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: Excellent. Progress up to age 16 is above average. Destinations at 16 are above average. Progress at 16-18 is about average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are above average.
Destinations: Above 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 high. Show details
Sixth form: About average. Attainment is below average, progress is about average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are excellent.
Attainment: About average. Up to age 16 it is above average, while at ages 16-18 it is below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Progress: About average. Progress up to the ages of 16 and 18 are both about average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Admissions: About average. The occupancy rate and offer rate are both quite high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Finances: Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Environment: Below average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very high, while crime is roughly average.
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates are quite high and the incidence of persistent absence is 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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