The Purbeck School

The Purbeck School is a non-selective state funded secondary school for boys and girls. 32% of grades in A Level Maths and Biology were A or A*. The average house price within a 1km radius of the school is £368,222. Over a 12 month period, 102 crimes were recorded within the same radius.

Overview

Ranked against other schools in England, the relative standing in academic performance, property affordability and neighbourhood safety is shown in the radar chart. In general, the bigger the triangle the better.

Academic Performance measured on the proportion of A* - A grades in Maths and English Language for GCSE and Maths and Biology for A Levels. Drilldown below for performance across all other subjects. Key Stage 2, is measured on the proportion of pupils achieving a high score in reading and maths and working at greater depth in writing.

Property Affordability based on the average property prices within a 1km radius of the school.

Neighbourhood Safety derived from the number of crimes recorded within a 1km radius of the school.

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School Info

School Type

Selection Policy

Gender *Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding

Academic Performance

A Level - Percentage of A*-A grades in Maths and Biology

32%

Mathematics

35%

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26

Biology

28%

Chemistry

32%

Physics

42%

Psychology

7%

History

0%

Sociology

21%

English Literature

13%

English Language

0%

Geography

14%

Media Film Tv Studies

17%

GCSE - Percentage of A*-A grades in Maths and English Language

19%

Mathematics

19%

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173

English Language

20%

English Literature

20%

Physics

26%

Chemistry

58%

Biology

35%

Science: Double Award

3%

Geography

16%

Computer Studies Computing

36%

History

33%

Religious Studies

43%

Drama and Theatre Studies

8%

Business Studies: Single

2%

French

70%

Spanish

38%

Geology

44%

Design and Technology

14%

Art and Design Fine Art

12%

Art and Design Photography

5%

DandT Food Technology

24%

Media Film Tv Studies

20%

Property Prices

Average property prices near school

Detached average

Semi-detached average

Terraced average

Flats/Maisonettes average

Neighbourhood Safety

Recorded within a 1km radius in a 12 month period

102

Anti-social behaviour

23

Violence and sexual offences

35

Vehicle crime

3

Shoplifting

1

Burglary

8

Criminal damage and arson

6

Public order

11

Robbery

1

Theft from the person

0

Other theft

8

Drugs

2

Bicycle theft

1

Other crime

3

Possession of weapons

0

Headteacher: Mr Adam Darley

Local Authority: Dorset

Telephone: 1929550077

Website: www.purbeck.dorset.sch.uk

Address: Worgret Road, null, Wareham, BH20 4PF

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