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Ortu Gable Hall School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Gary Lewis

corporate_fareORTU FEDERATION LTD

location_onStanford-le-Hope, SS17 8JT

language Visit Website phone 1375400800

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Ofsted

Serious Weaknesses

Inspected 2022

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Students

1,318

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Attainment 8

45.8

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GCSE Rank

#8 in Thurrock

#1,848 of 4,663 nationally

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Ortu Gable Hall School is a Academy converter secondary school in Stanford-le-Hope, serving ages 11-18.

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School Summary

Ortu Gable Hall School is an academy converter in Stanford-le-Hope, Thurrock, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of ORTU FEDERATION LTD. The school has approximately 1,318 pupils on roll.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.8, placing the school #8 in Thurrock and #1,848 of 4,663 nationally. 43.90% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 17.6% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 18 A-level subjects. 61.9% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 27.0% at A*–A. A-level value added: +0.52 — students made above-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2022. The school's current overall rating is Serious Weaknesses. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Requires improvement, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Requires improvement, and leadership and management Inadequate.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.9× capacity.

There are no current teaching vacancies. Teacher turnover in the previous year was 53.5%.

In the 2023/24 academic year, there was 1 permanent exclusion. The average suspension rate was 2.4 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

45.8

Grade 5+ E&M

43.90%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)17.6%

Entering EBacc12.20%

EBacc APS3.93

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.51

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc8.40%

EBacc APS3.44

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.51

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

40.0

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc3%

EBacc APS3.19

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.44

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc3%

EBacc APS3.69

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc5%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.54

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

39.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc42%

EBacc APS3.39

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.52

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc63%

EBacc APS3.79

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)79%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)83%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)84%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)78%

Apprenticeships9%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

+0.52

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils do significantly better than expected at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*15.9%

Achieving A*–A27.0%

Achieving A*–B61.9%

VA Banding Well above average

Retention rate82.4%

A-level subjects offered18

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.23

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate94.10%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate91.80%

2022

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate100.0%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

31 December 2024

Inspection Report

10 May 2023

Inspection Report

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02 February 2023

Inspection Report

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04 May 2022

Inspection Report

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22 May 2018

Inspection Report

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12 January 2016

Inspection Report

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17 September 2014

Inspection Report

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26 April 2012

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2022-05-04

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 EIF

Inadequate

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Good

Development

Requires improvement

Leadership

Inadequate

2018-05-22

S5 Inspection Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2016-01-12

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2014-09-17

None Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

0.0%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.4% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

0.0%(0 pupils)

Summer term 2024

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 8.417% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Summer term of 2024, this school served a headcount of 1,244 pupils. During this period, there were 0 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 0.0%, which is below the termly national average of 7.4%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,244	0	0.0%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,253	56	4.5%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,270	33	2.6%	8.2%	1
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,307	30	2.3%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,318	32	2.4%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,330	15	1.1%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,316	10	0.8%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,335	4	0.3%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,340	9	0.7%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,381	7	0.5%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,390	3	0.2%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,402	19	1.4%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,456	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,456	12	0.8%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,471	28	1.9%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,459	14	1.0%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,492	16	1.1%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,506	2	0.1%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,461	0	0.0%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,469	0	0.0%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,488	0	0.0%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,418	2	0.1%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,421	1	0.1%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,432	0	0.0%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

10.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

5.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

9.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree5%

agree14%

disagree23%

strongly disagree50%

don't know9%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree5%

agree9%

disagree14%

strongly disagree73%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

agree14%

disagree9%

strongly disagree68%

don't know5%

not applicable5%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree14%

agree18%

disagree9%

strongly disagree45%

don't know14%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree5%

agree18%

disagree23%

strongly disagree50%

don't know5%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree5%

agree9%

disagree14%

strongly disagree68%

don't know5%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree5%

agree14%

disagree5%

strongly disagree77%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree9%

agree32%

disagree14%

strongly disagree32%

don't know14%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

disagree9%

strongly disagree86%

don't know5%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes5%

no95%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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