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Mayflower High School

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

personMr Damian Lee

corporate_fareMAYFLOWER HIGH SCHOOL

location_onBillericay, CM12 0RT

language Visit Website phone 1277623171

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Ofsted

Requires improvement

Inspected 2023

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Students

1,672

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Attainment 8

47.6

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GCSE Rank

#25 in Essex

#1,276 of 3,216 nationally

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Mayflower High School is a Academy converter secondary school in Billericay, serving ages 11-18. Currently Requires Improvement according to Ofsted — the school is working to raise standards.

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School Summary

Mayflower High School is an academy converter in Billericay, Essex, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of MAYFLOWER HIGH SCHOOL. The school has approximately 1,620 pupils on roll, of whom 11% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.6, placing the school #25 in Essex and #1,276 of 3,216 nationally. 46.50% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 19.5% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 22 A-level subjects. 49.4% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 16.9% at A*–A. A-level value added: 0.02 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Requires improvement. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Requires improvement, behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement, personal development Good, and leadership and management Requires improvement.

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

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.5:1. There is 1 teaching vacancy.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there was 1 permanent exclusion. The average suspension rate was 3.0 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

47.6

Grade 5+ E&M

46.50%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)19.5%

Entering EBacc68.80%

EBacc APS4.43

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.19

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc62.00%

EBacc APS4.49

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.09

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

50.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc70%

EBacc APS4.72

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.04

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

51.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc66%

EBacc APS4.76

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc67%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.04

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc63%

EBacc APS4.46

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.12

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

50.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc66%

EBacc APS4.62

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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

93%

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

Apprenticeships2%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)92%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)93%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)92%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

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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

+0.02

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

112

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*3.5%

Achieving A*–A16.9%

Achieving A*–B49.4%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate99.1%

A-level subjects offered22

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.09

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

119

Retention rate97.50%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

112

Retention rate97.30%

2022

Avg Grade

B-

Students

151

Retention rate96.7%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

28 March 2023

Inspection Report

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08 March 2016

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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24 January 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2023-03-28

S5 Inspection EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Requires improvement

Development

Good

Leadership

Requires improvement

2016-03-08

Maintained Academy and School Short inspection Legacy

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2012-01-24

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

2.2%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

1.9%(31 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 1,620 pupils. During this period, there were 35 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 2.2%, which is below 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)	1,620	35	2.2%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,617	62	3.8%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,633	65	4.0%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,632	46	2.8%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,636	64	3.9%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,674	39	2.3%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,672	36	2.2%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,683	46	2.7%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,695	32	1.9%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,703	39	2.3%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,707	20	1.2%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,665	15	0.9%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,673	6	0.4%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,672	5	0.3%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,625	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,625	18	1.1%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,624	22	1.4%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,558	14	0.9%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,561	13	0.8%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,570	21	1.3%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,533	15	1.0%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,533	11	0.7%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,533	30	2.0%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,528	12	0.8%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,529	12	0.8%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,532	10	0.7%	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.

Speech, Language & Communication 104 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 40 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 36 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 25 pupils

Physical Disability 11 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 5 pupils

Visual Impairment 3 pupils

Hearing Impairment 2 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 2 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.

64.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

63.0%Positive

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

12.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree5%

agree26%

disagree35%

strongly disagree30%

don't know4%

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

strongly agree8%

agree28%

disagree44%

strongly disagree15%

don't know5%

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

strongly agree17%

agree24%

disagree29%

strongly disagree17%

don't know2%

not applicable12%

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 agree26%

agree31%

disagree23%

strongly disagree18%

dont know2%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree17%

agree39%

disagree23%

strongly disagree9%

don't know12%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree15%

agree49%

disagree23%

strongly disagree7%

don't know6%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree14%

agree53%

disagree21%

strongly disagree10%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree18%

agree61%

disagree15%

strongly disagree3%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree21%

agree63%

disagree8%

strongly disagree3%

don't know5%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree12%

agree37%

disagree31%

strongly disagree10%

don't know10%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes45%

no55%

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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