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Details

Age Range11-18 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterNone
Local AuthorityEssex
AddressBurnham Road, CM1 6LY
School Websitewww.boswells-school.com
Telephone1245264451
URN137874

School Census

Total 1491
Girls/Boys 767/724
Girls/Boys Ratio 51.4%/48.6%
% pupils where English not first language 9.2%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 183
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 5.6%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections

The latest Ofsted inspection was on 24/04/2013 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.

Start DateOfsted Rating
24/04/2013 Good
03/03/2010 Good
Inspection Date 24/04/2013
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 03/03/2010
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Inspection DateInspection TypeInspection Report
21 February 2023School inspectionView
22 February 2017Short inspectionView
24 April 2013Full inspection: GoodView
04 September 2012Academy conversion letterView
28 February 2012Curriculum and development visitView

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 46.4
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 47.70%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 63.40%
Entering EBacc 30.00%
EBacc average point score 4.08
Progress 8 -0.16
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 48.7
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 46%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 69%
Entering EBacc 30%
EBacc average point score 4.17
Progress 8 0.29
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 53.7
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 60%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 78%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 4.74
Progress 8 0.07

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.10%
Total Applications853
As first preference221
As second preference175
As third preference166
Total Offers Made245
first preference offers201
second preference offers26
third preference offers6
first preference v offers 1.14%
Total Applications818
As first preference239
As second preference174
As third preference160
Total Offers Made237
first preference offers210
second preference offers17
third preference offers6
first preference v offers 1.11%
Total Applications766
As first preference235
As second preference166
As third preference149
Total Offers Made239
first preference offers211
second preference offers16
third preference offers9
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications697
As first preference172
As second preference178
As third preference116
Total Offers Made240
first preference offers172
second preference offers34
third preference offers11
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications685
As first preference179
As second preference159
As third preference130
Total Offers Made237
first preference offers179
second preference offers27
third preference offers11
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications676
As first preference180
As second preference165
As third preference119
Total Offers Made242
first preference offers180
second preference offers24
third preference offers9
first preference v offers 1.10%
Total Applications737
As first preference229
As second preference120
As third preference145
Total Offers Made243
first preference offers208
second preference offers17
third preference offers5
first preference v offers 1.33%
Total Applications758
As first preference287
As second preference128
As third preference141
Total Offers Made239
first preference offers215
second preference offers13
third preference offers4
first preference v offers 1.18%
Total Applications715
As first preference244
As second preference126
As third preference131
Total Offers Made235
first preference offers206
second preference offers12
third preference offers7
first preference v offers 1.09%
Total Applications711
As first preference235
As second preference110
As third preference157
Total Offers Made242
first preference offers215
second preference offers18
third preference offers5
first preference v offers 1.07%
Total Applications684
As first preference227
As second preference134
As third preference117
Total Offers Made241
first preference offers212
second preference offers20
third preference offers4

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree
52%
agree
37%
disagree
6%
strongly disagree
3%
don't know
1%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree
51%
agree
41%
disagree
4%
strongly disagree
3%
don't know
1%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree
34%
agree
51%
disagree
8%
strongly disagree
4%
don't know
4%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree
12%
agree
10%
disagree
4%
strongly disagree
4%
don't know
9%
not applicable
62%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree
33%
agree
47%
disagree
12%
strongly disagree
4%
don't know
4%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree
39%
agree
25%
disagree
6%
strongly disagree
4%
don't know
1%
not applicable
25%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes
17%
no
83%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree
34%
agree
23%
disagree
28%
strongly disagree
11%
dont know 4%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree
53%
agree
37%
disagree
3%
strongly disagree
2%
don't know
5%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree
51%
agree
39%
disagree
5%
strongly disagree
2%
don't know
3%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree
55%
agree
36%
disagree
8%
strongly disagree
1%
don't know
1%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree
62%
agree
35%
disagree
2%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
1%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree
68%
agree
29%
disagree
3%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
0%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree
44%
agree
42%
disagree
5%
strongly disagree
3%
don't know
7%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes
91%
no
9%

Ethnicity

time period 2023-24
white british ethnic origin
77.6%
any other white background ethnic origin
4.2%
indian ethnic origin
2.6%
african ethnic origin
2.3%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin
1.6%
any other mixed background ethnic origin
1.6%
white and asian ethnic origin
1.5%
chinese ethnic origin
1.3%
pakistani ethnic origin
1.1%
any other asian background ethnic origin
1%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin
1%
bangladeshi ethnic origin
0.7%
white and black african ethnic origin
0.6%
time period 2022-23
white british ethnic origin
77.2%
any other white background ethnic origin
5.1%
indian ethnic origin
2.5%
african ethnic origin
2.2%
any other mixed background ethnic origin
1.6%
white and asian ethnic origin
1.5%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin
1.4%
pakistani ethnic origin
1.4%
any other asian background ethnic origin
0.9%
chinese ethnic origin
0.9%
white and black african ethnic origin
0.7%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin
0.7%

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