Tendring Technology College
Details
| Age Range | 11-19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Address | Rochford Way, CO13 0AZ |
| School Website | tendringtechnologycollege.org/ |
| Telephone | 1255672116 |
| URN | 137188 |
School Census
| Total | 1706 |
| Girls/Boys | 876/830 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 51.3%/48.7% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 3.4% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 450 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 13.5% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 21/05/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 21/05/2024 | Good |
| 09/11/2021 | Inadequate |
| 02/03/2016 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 21/05/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 09/11/2021 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Inadequate |
| Personal Development | Inadequate |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Inadequate |
| Inspection Date | 02/03/2016 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 21 May 2024 | School inspection: Good | View |
| 14 March 2023 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 19 July 2022 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 09 November 2021 | Full inspection: Inadequate | View |
| 26 November 2019 | School inspection | View |
| 02 March 2016 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 01 July 2015 | Curriculum and development visit | View |
| 26 September 2013 | Full inspection: Outstanding | View |
| 14 February 2012 | Academy conversion letter | View |
| 21 September 2011 | Full inspection: Good | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 38.9 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 35.30% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 47.50% |
| Entering EBacc | 13.20% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.06 |
| Progress 8 | -0.36 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.7 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 36% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 50% |
| Entering EBacc | 30% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.36 |
| Progress 8 | -0.19 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.1 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 42% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 53% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 3.35 |
| Progress 8 | -0.36 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 342 |
| As first preference | 203 |
| As second preference | 83 |
| As third preference | 45 |
| Total Offers Made | 230 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 203 |
| second preference offers | 21 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 361 |
| As first preference | 207 |
| As second preference | 87 |
| As third preference | 51 |
| Total Offers Made | 284 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 207 |
| second preference offers | 31 |
| third preference offers | 11 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 439 |
| As first preference | 245 |
| As second preference | 133 |
| As third preference | 51 |
| Total Offers Made | 283 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 245 |
| second preference offers | 33 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 440 |
| As first preference | 273 |
| As second preference | 112 |
| As third preference | 42 |
| Total Offers Made | 321 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 273 |
| second preference offers | 36 |
| third preference offers | 8 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 474 |
| As first preference | 287 |
| As second preference | 127 |
| As third preference | 52 |
| Total Offers Made | 325 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 285 |
| second preference offers | 37 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.08% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 495 |
| As first preference | 295 |
| As second preference | 128 |
| As third preference | 64 |
| Total Offers Made | 308 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 274 |
| second preference offers | 31 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.03% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 483 |
| As first preference | 281 |
| As second preference | 122 |
| As third preference | 67 |
| Total Offers Made | 305 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 274 |
| second preference offers | 28 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 480 |
| As first preference | 280 |
| As second preference | 104 |
| As third preference | 85 |
| Total Offers Made | 293 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 280 |
| second preference offers | 10 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 524 |
| As first preference | 273 |
| As second preference | 155 |
| As third preference | 79 |
| Total Offers Made | 291 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 273 |
| second preference offers | 14 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.02% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 540 |
| As first preference | 323 |
| As second preference | 133 |
| As third preference | 76 |
| Total Offers Made | 328 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 317 |
| second preference offers | 11 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 558 |
| As first preference | 304 |
| As second preference | 131 |
| As third preference | 98 |
| Total Offers Made | 317 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 304 |
| second preference offers | 12 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 18% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 20% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 16% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 16% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 10% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 25% |
| strongly disagree | 21% |
| don't know | 7% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 3% |
| agree | 14% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| don't know | 6% |
| not applicable | 50% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 8% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 38% |
| strongly disagree | 29% |
| don't know | 3% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 21% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 26% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 11% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 31% |
| no | 69% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 23% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 40% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 19% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 25% |
| strongly disagree | 15% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 21% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 18% |
| don't know | 6% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 15% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 28% |
| strongly disagree | 22% |
| don't know | 3% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 22% |
| agree | 57% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 25% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 11% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 14% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 26% |
| strongly disagree | 24% |
| don't know | 10% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 46% |
| no | 54% |
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 24% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 20% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 20% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 8% |
| agree | 16% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 4% |
| not applicable | 56% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 20% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 28% |
| strongly disagree | 24% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 12% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 24% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 24% |
| 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 | 40% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 16% |
| don't know | 8% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 24% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 16% |
| don't know | 8% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 16% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 36% |
| strongly disagree | 20% |
| don't know | 4% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 8% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 24% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 20% |
| don't know | 4% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 60% |
| no | 40% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 89.1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| african ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 90.7% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.7% |
Nearby Schools
Hamford Primary Academy
(0.23 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 5-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Elm Tree Avenue, , CO14 8TE
St Philomena's School
(0.60 mi)
Ofsted Rating: None
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Hadleigh Road, Essex, CO13 9HQ
Frinton-on-Sea Primary School
(0.61 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Fifth Avenue, , CO13 9LQ