Details

Age Range11-16 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy sponsor led
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Local AuthorityEssex
AddressSpinks Lane, CM8 1EP
URN135653

School Census

Total 891
Girls/Boys 439/451
Girls/Boys Ratio 49.3%/50.6%
% pupils where English not first language 3.3%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 176
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 9.9%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
19/09/2023 Requires improvement
04/03/2015 Outstanding
Inspection Date 19/09/2023
Quality of Education Requires improvement
Behaviour and Attitudes Requires improvement
Personal Development Requires improvement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Requires improvement
Inspection Date 04/03/2015
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 39
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 36.80%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 50.90%
Entering EBacc 20.50%
EBacc average point score 3.35
Progress 8 -0.64
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 43.3
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 39%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 61%
Entering EBacc 30%
EBacc average point score 3.79
Progress 8 -0.35
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 47.5
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 50%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 67%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 3.82
Progress 8 -0.52

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications307
As first preference133
As second preference84
As third preference35
Total Offers Made163
first preference offers133
second preference offers6
third preference offers3
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications368
As first preference171
As second preference106
As third preference32
Total Offers Made203
first preference offers171
second preference offers8
third preference offers5
first preference v offers 1.04%
Total Applications358
As first preference172
As second preference90
As third preference52
Total Offers Made177
first preference offers166
second preference offers4
third preference offers3
first preference v offers 1.04%
Total Applications339
As first preference163
As second preference86
As third preference53
Total Offers Made174
first preference offers156
second preference offers10
third preference offers7
first preference v offers 1.01%
Total Applications330
As first preference173
As second preference86
As third preference49
Total Offers Made180
first preference offers172
second preference offers5
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.18%
Total Applications361
As first preference199
As second preference90
As third preference43
Total Offers Made173
first preference offers169
second preference offers2
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.35%
Total Applications430
As first preference233
As second preference105
As third preference47
Total Offers Made176
first preference offers173
second preference offers1
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.15%
Total Applications379
As first preference203
As second preference79
As third preference56
Total Offers Made179
first preference offers177
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.44%
Total Applications437
As first preference234
As second preference99
As third preference65
Total Offers Made169
first preference offers163
second preference offers5
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.09%
Total Applications323
As first preference172
As second preference64
As third preference30
Total Offers Made174
first preference offers158
second preference offers8
third preference offers5
first preference v offers 1.10%
Total Applications301
As first preference178
As second preference55
As third preference30
Total Offers Made173
first preference offers162
second preference offers6
third preference offers0

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree7%
agree37%
disagree30%
strongly disagree25%
don't know1%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree7%
agree41%
disagree28%
strongly disagree20%
don't know4%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree3%
agree17%
disagree31%
strongly disagree42%
don't know7%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree1%
agree9%
disagree17%
strongly disagree21%
don't know9%
not applicable45%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree5%
agree28%
disagree36%
strongly disagree25%
don't know7%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree8%
agree20%
disagree26%
strongly disagree23%
don't know5%
not applicable17%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes21%
no79%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree7%
agree23%
disagree28%
strongly disagree33%
dont know10%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree8%
agree35%
disagree27%
strongly disagree14%
don't know17%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree8%
agree33%
disagree29%
strongly disagree20%
don't know10%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree7%
agree38%
disagree32%
strongly disagree17%
don't know7%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree12%
agree65%
disagree12%
strongly disagree6%
don't know6%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree18%
agree62%
disagree9%
strongly disagree4%
don't know8%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree6%
agree27%
disagree28%
strongly disagree17%
don't know22%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes28%
no72%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin81.4%
any other white background ethnic origin3.6%
african ethnic origin3.3%
any other mixed background ethnic origin2.8%
white and black african ethnic origin1.5%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin1.3%
white and asian ethnic origin1.2%
indian ethnic origin1.2%
any other asian background ethnic origin0.8%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin85%
any other white background ethnic origin3.5%
any other mixed background ethnic origin2.5%
african ethnic origin2.1%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin1.3%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin0.9%
white and black african ethnic origin0.8%
white and asian ethnic origin0.8%
indian ethnic origin0.7%
any other asian background ethnic origin0.6%

Nearby Schools

Howbridge Infant School

(0.29 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 5-7, Gender: Mixed

Address: Dengie Close, , CM8 1DJ

Holy Family Catholic Primary School

(0.35 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 5-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Maltings Lane, , CM8 1DX

Howbridge Church of England Junior School

(0.36 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement

Age: 7-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Howbridge Road, , CM8 1BZ

Chipping Hill Primary School

(0.60 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Outstanding

Age: 5-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Owers Road, , CM8 1FR