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More outstanding/good schools compared to South East and England More outstanding/good schools compared to South East and England
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Pupil ethnicity is very diverse with 40% of ethnic minority
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50% of pupils in 2015 attained 5+ A*- C GCSE (including English & Maths)
1 in every 8 pupils receive Free School Meals 1 in every 8 pupils receive Free School Meals
14% of pupils have Special Education Needs 14% of pupils have Special Education Needs
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55% students go onto higher education, compared to 40% nationally
Total number of pupils in 2015: 45,453 Total number of pupils in 2015: 45,453
11% growth in pupils since 2010 11% growth in pupils since 2010