William Edwards School

Details

Age Range11-16 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterNone
Local AuthorityThurrock
AddressStifford Clays Road, RM16 3NJ
URN137214

School Census

Total 1225
Girls/Boys 568/657
Girls/Boys Ratio 46.4%/53.6%
% pupils where English not first language 8.0%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 193
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 12.2%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
07/11/2023 Requires improvement
01/05/2019 Requires improvement
Inspection Date 07/11/2023
Quality of Education Requires improvement
Behaviour and Attitudes Requires improvement
Personal Development Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 01/05/2019
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Requires improvement

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 43.8
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 40.70%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 56.80%
Entering EBacc 46.10%
EBacc average point score 3.81
Progress 8 -0.29
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 44.4
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 41%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 60%
Entering EBacc 28%
EBacc average point score 3.75
Progress 8 -0.41
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 46.4
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 45%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 66%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 4.12
Progress 8 -0.45

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications548
As first preference158
As second preference158
As third preference101
Total Offers Made206
first preference offers158
second preference offers23
third preference offers7
first preference v offers 1.23%
Total Applications680
As first preference221
As second preference168
As third preference142
Total Offers Made210
first preference offers180
second preference offers21
third preference offers6
first preference v offers 1.01%
Total Applications572
As first preference176
As second preference184
As third preference108
Total Offers Made250
first preference offers175
second preference offers55
third preference offers13
first preference v offers 1.01%
Total Applications627
As first preference174
As second preference209
As third preference129
Total Offers Made248
first preference offers173
second preference offers58
third preference offers7
first preference v offers 1.41%
Total Applications825
As first preference290
As second preference253
As third preference127
Total Offers Made250
first preference offers205
second preference offers35
third preference offers4
first preference v offers 1.77%
Total Applications969
As first preference394
As second preference284
As third preference162
Total Offers Made245
first preference offers223
second preference offers17
third preference offers3
first preference v offers 1.66%
Total Applications955
As first preference383
As second preference264
As third preference165
Total Offers Made277
first preference offers231
second preference offers35
third preference offers7
first preference v offers 1.52%
Total Applications901
As first preference321
As second preference308
As third preference147
Total Offers Made247
first preference offers211
second preference offers29
third preference offers4
first preference v offers 1.63%
Total Applications896
As first preference315
As second preference313
As third preference123
Total Offers Made245
first preference offers193
second preference offers45
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.45%
Total Applications830
As first preference303
As second preference266
As third preference147
Total Offers Made241
first preference offers209
second preference offers24
third preference offers5
first preference v offers 1.53%
Total Applications740
As first preference313
As second preference244
As third preference95
Total Offers Made239
first preference offers205
second preference offers28
third preference offers1

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree50%
agree30%
disagree20%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree50%
agree35%
disagree15%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree30%
agree40%
disagree15%
strongly disagree15%
don't know0%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree5%
agree0%
disagree5%
strongly disagree5%
don't know10%
not applicable75%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree30%
agree40%
disagree15%
strongly disagree15%
don't know0%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree30%
agree10%
disagree10%
strongly disagree10%
don't know0%
not applicable40%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes0%
no0%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree0%
agree0%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
dont know0%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree30%
agree50%
disagree10%
strongly disagree10%
don't know0%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree45%
agree30%
disagree15%
strongly disagree10%
don't know0%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree35%
agree55%
disagree0%
strongly disagree10%
don't know0%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree55%
agree45%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree45%
agree40%
disagree10%
strongly disagree5%
don't know0%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree45%
agree25%
disagree15%
strongly disagree5%
don't know10%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes65%
no35%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin62.1%
any other white background ethnic origin10.8%
african ethnic origin7.8%
indian ethnic origin4.5%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin3.4%
white and black african ethnic origin1.6%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1.4%
caribbean ethnic origin1.4%
white and asian ethnic origin1.3%
bangladeshi ethnic origin0.9%
any other asian background ethnic origin0.9%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin0.6%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin65%
any other white background ethnic origin10.3%
african ethnic origin7.5%
indian ethnic origin3.8%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin3.1%
white and asian ethnic origin1.3%
white and black african ethnic origin1.1%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1%
bangladeshi ethnic origin1%
any other asian background ethnic origin1%
caribbean ethnic origin1%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin0.8%
pakistani ethnic origin0.7%
any other black background ethnic origin0.6%

Nearby Schools

Stifford Clays Primary School

(0.35 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Whitmore Avenue, , RM16 2ST