The Purbeck School

The Purbeck School is a non-selective state funded secondary school for boys and girls. 18% of grades in A Level Maths and Biology were A or A*. The average house price within a 1km radius of the school is £329,467. Over a 12 month period, 122 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

18%

Mathematics

22%

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23

Biology

10%

Chemistry

22%

Physics

13%

Psychology

0%

History

9%

Sociology

14%

English Literature

6%

English Language

0%

Geography

8%

Media Film Tv Studies

0%

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

12%

Mathematics

14%

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161

English Language

9%

English Literature

9%

Physics

13%

Chemistry

25%

Biology

25%

Science: Double Award

1%

Geography

6%

Computer Studies Computing

45%

History

14%

Religious Studies

10%

Music

11%

Drama and Theatre Studies

16%

Business Studies: Single

12%

French

21%

Spanish

22%

Geology

6%

Design and Technology

0%

Art and Design Fine Art

3%

Art and Design Photography

14%

DandT Food Technology

8%

Media Film Tv Studies

24%

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

122

Anti-social behaviour

32

Violence and sexual offences

46

Vehicle crime

0

Shoplifting

0

Burglary

5

Criminal damage and arson

13

Public order

6

Robbery

0

Theft from the person

0

Other theft

15

Drugs

5

Bicycle theft

0

Other crime

0

Possession of weapons

0

Headteacher: Mr Adam Darley

Local Authority: Dorset

Telephone: 01929550077

Website: www.purbeck.wessex.ac

Address: Worgret Road, Wareham, BH20 4PF

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