The Billericay School
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Address | School Road, CM12 9LH |
| School Website | www.billericayschool.com |
| Telephone | 1277655191 |
| URN | 136861 |
School Census
| Total | 1693 |
| Girls/Boys | 796/897 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 47.0%/53.0% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 4.3% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 194 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 8.8% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 01/05/2018 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 01/05/2018 | Good |
| 16/10/2013 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 01/05/2018 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 16/10/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.2 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 50.00% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 66.90% |
| Entering EBacc | 51.50% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.49 |
| Progress 8 | 0.02 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.9 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 52% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 65% |
| Entering EBacc | 61% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.24 |
| Progress 8 | -0.41 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.2 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 57% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 71% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 4.74 |
| Progress 8 | -0.28 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.04% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 1017 |
| As first preference | 234 |
| As second preference | 274 |
| As third preference | 173 |
| Total Offers Made | 281 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 225 |
| second preference offers | 34 |
| third preference offers | 14 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 954 |
| As first preference | 219 |
| As second preference | 226 |
| As third preference | 164 |
| Total Offers Made | 282 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 216 |
| second preference offers | 42 |
| third preference offers | 14 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 911 |
| As first preference | 235 |
| As second preference | 211 |
| As third preference | 162 |
| Total Offers Made | 280 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 235 |
| second preference offers | 20 |
| third preference offers | 13 |
| first preference v offers | 1.05% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 892 |
| As first preference | 243 |
| As second preference | 241 |
| As third preference | 137 |
| Total Offers Made | 278 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 232 |
| second preference offers | 28 |
| third preference offers | 10 |
| first preference v offers | 1.09% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 915 |
| As first preference | 249 |
| As second preference | 251 |
| As third preference | 150 |
| Total Offers Made | 275 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 229 |
| second preference offers | 32 |
| third preference offers | 9 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 812 |
| As first preference | 206 |
| As second preference | 244 |
| As third preference | 141 |
| Total Offers Made | 277 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 205 |
| second preference offers | 40 |
| third preference offers | 15 |
| first preference v offers | 1.04% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 841 |
| As first preference | 227 |
| As second preference | 257 |
| As third preference | 125 |
| Total Offers Made | 275 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 219 |
| second preference offers | 38 |
| third preference offers | 9 |
| first preference v offers | 1.11% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 876 |
| As first preference | 258 |
| As second preference | 265 |
| As third preference | 130 |
| Total Offers Made | 284 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 232 |
| second preference offers | 40 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.18% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 926 |
| As first preference | 283 |
| As second preference | 280 |
| As third preference | 137 |
| Total Offers Made | 273 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 239 |
| second preference offers | 19 |
| third preference offers | 7 |
| first preference v offers | 1.36% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 937 |
| As first preference | 330 |
| As second preference | 276 |
| As third preference | 129 |
| Total Offers Made | 274 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 242 |
| second preference offers | 20 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.23% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 906 |
| As first preference | 292 |
| As second preference | 268 |
| As third preference | 143 |
| Total Offers Made | 272 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 238 |
| second preference offers | 13 |
| third preference offers | 10 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 10% |
| agree | 10% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 9% |
| not applicable | 61% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 23% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 23% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 5% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 21% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 24% |
| no | 76% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 15% |
| dont know | 3% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 51% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 5% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 7% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 85% |
| no | 15% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 81.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.7% |
| african ethnic origin | 3.1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 81.5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.1% |
| african ethnic origin | 3.2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 0.7% |
Nearby Schools
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(0.11 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
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Quilters Infant School
(0.11 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 4-7, Gender: Mixed
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South Green Junior School
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Ofsted Rating: Good
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