Details

Age Range11-16 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterNone
Local AuthorityEssex
AddressFirst Avenue, CM20 2NR
URN137694

School Census

Total 1086
Girls/Boys 570/516
Girls/Boys Ratio 52.5%/47.5%
% pupils where English not first language 17.1%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 265
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 10.8%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
22/02/2023 Good
20/11/2012 Outstanding
Inspection Date 22/02/2023
Quality of Education Good
Behaviour and Attitudes Good
Personal Development Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 20/11/2012
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Outstanding

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 44.5
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 47.30%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 56.60%
Entering EBacc 30.80%
EBacc average point score 4.04
Progress 8 -0.21
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 44.1
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 43%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 57%
Entering EBacc 60%
EBacc average point score 4.01
Progress 8 -0.19
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 40.7
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 55%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 62%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 3.7
Progress 8 -1.24

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications514
As first preference177
As second preference126
As third preference97
Total Offers Made209
first preference offers177
second preference offers19
third preference offers6
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications519
As first preference183
As second preference135
As third preference96
Total Offers Made203
first preference offers183
second preference offers11
third preference offers4
first preference v offers 1.11%
Total Applications583
As first preference203
As second preference158
As third preference109
Total Offers Made208
first preference offers183
second preference offers20
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.23%
Total Applications647
As first preference244
As second preference149
As third preference126
Total Offers Made208
first preference offers199
second preference offers7
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.04%
Total Applications626
As first preference213
As second preference173
As third preference126
Total Offers Made237
first preference offers204
second preference offers24
third preference offers4
first preference v offers 1.19%
Total Applications659
As first preference240
As second preference179
As third preference135
Total Offers Made233
first preference offers201
second preference offers21
third preference offers5
first preference v offers 1.04%
Total Applications669
As first preference260
As second preference156
As third preference157
Total Offers Made267
first preference offers250
second preference offers7
third preference offers7
first preference v offers 1.21%
Total Applications658
As first preference234
As second preference153
As third preference143
Total Offers Made207
first preference offers194
second preference offers5
third preference offers5
first preference v offers 1.47%
Total Applications745
As first preference290
As second preference208
As third preference129
Total Offers Made204
first preference offers197
second preference offers6
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.57%
Total Applications701
As first preference306
As second preference189
As third preference125
Total Offers Made205
first preference offers195
second preference offers9
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.46%
Total Applications643
As first preference270
As second preference169
As third preference130
Total Offers Made206
first preference offers185
second preference offers14
third preference offers6

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree29%
agree30%
disagree20%
strongly disagree19%
don't know1%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree32%
agree37%
disagree15%
strongly disagree14%
don't know2%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree33%
agree37%
disagree20%
strongly disagree8%
don't know2%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree6%
agree11%
disagree13%
strongly disagree14%
don't know4%
not applicable52%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree24%
agree16%
disagree31%
strongly disagree26%
don't know3%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree20%
agree19%
disagree20%
strongly disagree24%
don't know2%
not applicable16%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes27%
no73%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree48%
agree26%
disagree13%
strongly disagree11%
dont know2%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree38%
agree35%
disagree8%
strongly disagree9%
don't know10%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree31%
agree35%
disagree15%
strongly disagree12%
don't know6%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree24%
agree29%
disagree25%
strongly disagree20%
don't know2%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree29%
agree48%
disagree11%
strongly disagree8%
don't know4%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree39%
agree50%
disagree6%
strongly disagree2%
don't know3%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree26%
agree25%
disagree20%
strongly disagree18%
don't know10%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes52%
no48%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin55.8%
any other white background ethnic origin12.8%
african ethnic origin4.4%
pakistani ethnic origin3.7%
any other mixed background ethnic origin3.5%
any other black background ethnic origin3.2%
any other asian background ethnic origin2.5%
white and black african ethnic origin1.8%
chinese ethnic origin1.7%
bangladeshi ethnic origin1.6%
indian ethnic origin1.2%
white and asian ethnic origin1.1%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin0.8%
caribbean ethnic origin0.8%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin0.7%
gypsy roma ethnic origin0.6%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin58.9%
any other white background ethnic origin12%
pakistani ethnic origin4.1%
african ethnic origin3.8%
any other black background ethnic origin3.2%
any other asian background ethnic origin2.4%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1.8%
bangladeshi ethnic origin1.7%
white and black african ethnic origin1.6%
chinese ethnic origin1.6%
white and asian ethnic origin1.5%
indian ethnic origin1.1%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin1%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin0.9%
caribbean ethnic origin0.9%

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Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement

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