Ortu Gable Hall School
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Thurrock |
| Address | Southend Road, SS17 8JT |
| School Website | www.ortugablehall.org |
| Telephone | 1375400800 |
| URN | 136854 |
School Census
| Total | 1318 |
| Girls/Boys | 675/643 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 51.2%/48.8% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 4.5% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 245 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 13.5% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 04/05/2022 and the overall effectiveness rating was Inadequate.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 04/05/2022 | Inadequate |
| 22/05/2018 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 04/05/2022 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Requires improvement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Inadequate |
| Inspection Date | 22/05/2018 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 10 May 2023 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 02 February 2023 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 04 May 2022 | School inspection: Inadequate | View |
| 22 May 2018 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 12 January 2016 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 17 September 2014 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 26 April 2012 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 14 February 2012 | Academy conversion letter | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.2 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 35.90% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 51.80% |
| Entering EBacc | 8.40% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.44 |
| Progress 8 | -0.51 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 39.9 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 33% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 49% |
| Entering EBacc | 3% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.19 |
| Progress 8 | -0.51 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.8 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 44% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 62% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 3.69 |
| Progress 8 | -0.44 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 330 |
| As first preference | 132 |
| As second preference | 77 |
| As third preference | 60 |
| Total Offers Made | 155 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 132 |
| second preference offers | 16 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 348 |
| As first preference | 157 |
| As second preference | 64 |
| As third preference | 60 |
| Total Offers Made | 197 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 157 |
| second preference offers | 21 |
| third preference offers | 7 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 409 |
| As first preference | 195 |
| As second preference | 84 |
| As third preference | 70 |
| Total Offers Made | 236 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 195 |
| second preference offers | 25 |
| third preference offers | 8 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 353 |
| As first preference | 142 |
| As second preference | 79 |
| As third preference | 61 |
| Total Offers Made | 181 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 142 |
| second preference offers | 30 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 448 |
| As first preference | 148 |
| As second preference | 91 |
| As third preference | 98 |
| Total Offers Made | 247 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 148 |
| second preference offers | 35 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 474 |
| As first preference | 188 |
| As second preference | 105 |
| As third preference | 71 |
| Total Offers Made | 266 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 188 |
| second preference offers | 45 |
| third preference offers | 15 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 575 |
| As first preference | 208 |
| As second preference | 145 |
| As third preference | 107 |
| Total Offers Made | 250 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 206 |
| second preference offers | 16 |
| third preference offers | 15 |
| first preference v offers | 1.04% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 551 |
| As first preference | 203 |
| As second preference | 131 |
| As third preference | 87 |
| Total Offers Made | 262 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 195 |
| second preference offers | 45 |
| third preference offers | 10 |
| first preference v offers | 1.04% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 642 |
| As first preference | 242 |
| As second preference | 137 |
| As third preference | 93 |
| Total Offers Made | 268 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 233 |
| second preference offers | 16 |
| third preference offers | 7 |
| first preference v offers | 1.11% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 682 |
| As first preference | 275 |
| As second preference | 112 |
| As third preference | 127 |
| Total Offers Made | 268 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 248 |
| second preference offers | 16 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.06% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 629 |
| As first preference | 244 |
| As second preference | 115 |
| As third preference | 115 |
| Total Offers Made | 242 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 230 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 5% |
| agree | 5% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 77% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 5% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 82% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 5% |
| agree | 14% |
| disagree | 23% |
| strongly disagree | 50% |
| don't know | 9% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 9% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 41% |
| don't know | 14% |
| not applicable | 27% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 5% |
| agree | 9% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 73% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 14% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 68% |
| don't know | 5% |
| not applicable | 5% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 14% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 45% |
| don't know | 14% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 5% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 23% |
| strongly disagree | 50% |
| don't know | 5% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 5% |
| agree | 9% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 68% |
| don't know | 5% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 5% |
| agree | 14% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 77% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 9% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 32% |
| don't know | 14% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 86% |
| don't know | 5% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 5% |
| no | 95% |
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 15% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 26% |
| strongly disagree | 15% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 14% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 21% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 5% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 7% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 36% |
| strongly disagree | 18% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 4% |
| agree | 11% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 8% |
| not applicable | 56% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 8% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 39% |
| strongly disagree | 25% |
| don't know | 3% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 14% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 29% |
| strongly disagree | 19% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 10% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 23% |
| no | 77% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 10% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 39% |
| strongly disagree | 22% |
| dont know | 2% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 16% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 22% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 12% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 16% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 30% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 6% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 12% |
| agree | 53% |
| disagree | 23% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 11% |
| agree | 61% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 20% |
| agree | 70% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 10% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 32% |
| strongly disagree | 15% |
| don't know | 16% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 44% |
| no | 56% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 83.6% |
| african ethnic origin | 4.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.3% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 81.1% |
| african ethnic origin | 6.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.7% |
Nearby Schools
Giffards Primary School
(0.31 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Queen Elizabeth Drive, , SS17 7TG