Details

Age Range11-18 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy sponsor led
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Local AuthorityEssex
AddressGreensward Lane, SS5 5HG
URN135652

School Census

Total 1571
Girls/Boys 748/823
Girls/Boys Ratio 47.6%/52.4%
% pupils where English not first language 1.8%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 134
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 10.1%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
10/06/2014 Good
02/03/2011 Outstanding
Inspection Date 10/06/2014
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 02/03/2011
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Outstanding

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 46.5
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 51.10%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 65.80%
Entering EBacc 32.70%
EBacc average point score 3.98
Progress 8 -0.08
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 50.4
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 54%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 75%
Entering EBacc 35%
EBacc average point score 4.41
Progress 8 0.25
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 52.4
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 57%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 74%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 4.54
Progress 8 0.07

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.16%
Total Applications740
As first preference288
As second preference154
As third preference157
Total Offers Made267
first preference offers249
second preference offers14
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications665
As first preference219
As second preference164
As third preference162
Total Offers Made242
first preference offers219
second preference offers16
third preference offers5
first preference v offers 1.01%
Total Applications684
As first preference258
As second preference135
As third preference142
Total Offers Made268
first preference offers255
second preference offers10
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.10%
Total Applications801
As first preference263
As second preference135
As third preference160
Total Offers Made269
first preference offers239
second preference offers12
third preference offers15
first preference v offers 1.08%
Total Applications754
As first preference256
As second preference148
As third preference151
Total Offers Made268
first preference offers238
second preference offers19
third preference offers6
first preference v offers 1.06%
Total Applications734
As first preference242
As second preference156
As third preference163
Total Offers Made265
first preference offers228
second preference offers17
third preference offers13
first preference v offers 1.04%
Total Applications648
As first preference225
As second preference153
As third preference140
Total Offers Made266
first preference offers217
second preference offers31
third preference offers11
first preference v offers 1.08%
Total Applications627
As first preference203
As second preference141
As third preference155
Total Offers Made219
first preference offers188
second preference offers13
third preference offers9
first preference v offers 1.01%
Total Applications515
As first preference181
As second preference105
As third preference128
Total Offers Made211
first preference offers179
second preference offers8
third preference offers9
first preference v offers 1.01%
Total Applications523
As first preference194
As second preference102
As third preference124
Total Offers Made226
first preference offers193
second preference offers9
third preference offers12
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications533
As first preference196
As second preference107
As third preference125
Total Offers Made227
first preference offers196
second preference offers10
third preference offers10

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree52%
agree39%
disagree6%
strongly disagree4%
don't know0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree56%
agree38%
disagree4%
strongly disagree2%
don't know0%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree41%
agree45%
disagree9%
strongly disagree3%
don't know2%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree10%
agree9%
disagree5%
strongly disagree3%
don't know7%
not applicable67%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree34%
agree45%
disagree16%
strongly disagree3%
don't know3%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree37%
agree20%
disagree8%
strongly disagree5%
don't know1%
not applicable29%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes15%
no85%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree55%
agree16%
disagree13%
strongly disagree8%
dont know8%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree48%
agree42%
disagree4%
strongly disagree2%
don't know4%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree44%
agree44%
disagree6%
strongly disagree3%
don't know3%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree34%
agree48%
disagree9%
strongly disagree4%
don't know5%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree47%
agree48%
disagree4%
strongly disagree0%
don't know2%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree46%
agree45%
disagree5%
strongly disagree1%
don't know3%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree35%
agree44%
disagree8%
strongly disagree5%
don't know9%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes91%
no9%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin86.9%
any other white background ethnic origin3.9%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1.6%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin1.3%
white and black african ethnic origin1.3%
white and asian ethnic origin1.1%
any other asian background ethnic origin0.8%
african ethnic origin0.8%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin87.8%
any other white background ethnic origin3.6%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1.5%
white and black african ethnic origin1.3%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin1.1%
white and asian ethnic origin1%
any other asian background ethnic origin0.8%
african ethnic origin0.6%

Nearby Schools

Plumberow Primary Academy

(0.16 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 5-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Hamilton Gardens, , SS5 5BX