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Whitworth Park Academy
Whitworth Lane, Spennymoor DL16 7LN
Whitworth Park Academy is a non-selective academy. It has about 850 boys and girls aged between 11 and 16. In October 2022 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Advance Learning Partnership. (Other schools in this trust include Parkside Academy, Bishop Barrington Academy, Greenfield Academy, Durham Academy and Staindrop Academy.)
Particular strengths include Representation, Admissions, Finances and Attainment. Relative weaknesses include Attendance, Disadvantaged pupils and Destinations.
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Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low and the offer rate is quite high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Finances: Excellent. The school budget has been in surplus
Attainment: About average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Environment: About average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very low, while crime is very high.
Progress: About average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Destinations: Below average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite low. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress up to age 16 is above average. Destinations at 16 are poor. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite high.
Sixth form: There is no sixth form at this school.

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Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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