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William Howard School is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,330 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In May 2019 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Cumbria Education Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Workington Academy and The Whitehaven Academy.)
Particular strengths include Environment, Representation, Finances and Destinations. Relative weaknesses include Progress, Sixth form and Attendance.
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Environment: Excellent. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite low, while crime is very low.
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Finances: Above average. The school budget has been in surplus
Destinations: About average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is quite low. Show details
Admissions: About average. The occupancy rate is quite low and the offer rate is roughly average. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Attainment: About average. Attainment at the ages of 16 and 18 are both about average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Disadvantaged pupils: About average. Progress up to age 16 is poor. Destinations at 16 are about average. Progress at 16-18 is about average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are above average.
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates are roughly average and the incidence of persistent absence is quite high.
Sixth form: Below average. Attainment is about average, progress is below average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
Progress: Below average. Progress up to the ages of 16 and 18 are both below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
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
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