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St Martin's School Brentwood

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

personMr Jamie Foster

corporate_fareDISCOVERY EDUCATIONAL TRUST

location_onBrentwood, CM13 2HG

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2024

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Students

1,867

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Attainment 8

45.9

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GCSE Rank

#32 in Essex

#1,579 of 3,216 nationally

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St Martin's School Brentwood is a Academy converter secondary school in Brentwood, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

St Martin's School Brentwood is an academy converter in Brentwood, Essex, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of DISCOVERY EDUCATIONAL TRUST. The school has approximately 1,711 pupils on roll, of whom 13% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.9, placing the school #32 in Essex and #1,579 of 3,216 nationally. 45.40% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 12.7% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 26 A-level subjects. 49.7% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 20.4% at A*–A. A-level value added: 0.09 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Outstanding.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.8× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 18.9:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 2 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 6.5 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

45.9

Grade 5+ E&M

45.40%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)12.7%

Entering EBacc39.40%

EBacc APS3.99

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.01

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

49.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc40.50%

EBacc APS4.36

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.12

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc42%

EBacc APS4.25

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.2

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

51.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc6%

EBacc APS4.07

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc6%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.19

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc12%

EBacc APS3.98

2018

Progress 8 Score

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

50.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc9%

EBacc APS3.99

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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

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

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

Apprenticeships3%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

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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

+0.09

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

145

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*4.5%

Achieving A*–A20.4%

Achieving A*–B49.7%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate91.0%

A-level subjects offered26

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.04

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

180

Retention rate96.10%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

174

Retention rate100.00%

2022

Avg Grade

B-

Students

166

Retention rate99.4%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

24 September 2024

Inspection Report

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22 January 2019

Inspection Report

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16 May 2013

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2024-09-24

S5 Inspection EIF

Not Judged

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Why no overall grade?

From autumn 2024, Ofsted stopped issuing a single headline grade (Outstanding / Good / RI / Inadequate). Instead, each inspection area is graded individually. This follows a major review after the death of headteacher Ruth Perry in 2023. The overall effectiveness field is left as "Not judged" in the published data.

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Outstanding

2019-01-22

Exempt School Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2013-05-16

None Legacy

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

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

7.4%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

4.4%(75 pupils)

Spring term 2025

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

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,711 pupils. During this period, there were 127 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 7.4%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,711	127	7.4%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,725	95	5.5%	7.8%	2
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,756	105	6.0%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,776	109	6.1%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,791	110	6.1%	8.2%	3
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,860	114	6.1%	6.6%	2
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,867	92	4.9%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,862	123	6.6%	5.9%	3
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,807	109	6.0%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,805	159	8.8%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,811	155	8.6%	4.4%	1
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,803	87	4.8%	3.6%	1
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,801	22	1.2%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,800	106	5.9%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,833	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,833	99	5.4%	3.2%	2
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,834	159	8.7%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,778	128	7.2%	3.1%	1
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,794	114	6.4%	3.8%	2
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,792	126	7.0%	3.8%	1
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,743	87	5.0%	3.4%	1
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,746	101	5.8%	3.0%	1
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,745	112	6.4%	3.7%	2
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,766	96	5.4%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,752	111	6.3%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,756	113	6.4%	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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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 68 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 48 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 43 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 15 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 13 pupils

Hearing Impairment 6 pupils

Physical Disability 5 pupils

Visual Impairment 3 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 1 pupils

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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.

90.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

91.0%Positive

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

16.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree38%

agree47%

disagree8%

strongly disagree3%

don't know4%

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

strongly agree27%

agree44%

disagree18%

strongly disagree4%

don't know7%

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

strongly agree21%

agree26%

disagree12%

strongly disagree8%

don't know1%

not applicable31%

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

yes20%

no80%

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

strongly agree22%

agree27%

disagree20%

strongly disagree17%

dont know14%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree42%

agree40%

disagree8%

strongly disagree2%

don't know7%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree38%

agree46%

disagree7%

strongly disagree3%

don't know5%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree29%

agree50%

disagree14%

strongly disagree4%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree43%

agree49%

disagree6%

strongly disagree1%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree51%

agree42%

disagree4%

strongly disagree1%

don't know2%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree30%

agree40%

disagree14%

strongly disagree4%

don't know12%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes85%

no15%

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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)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

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.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

Top Secondary Schools in Essex

King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford

Chelmsford County High School for Girls

Colchester Royal Grammar School

Colchester County High School for Girls

Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School

Saffron Walden County High School