Shenfield High School
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Address | Alexander Lane, CM15 8RY |
| School Website | www.shenfield.essex.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 1277219131 |
| URN | 137877 |
School Census
| Total | 1535 |
| Girls/Boys | 715/820 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 46.6%/53.4% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 3.3% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 206 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 17.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 11/11/2014 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 11/11/2014 | Good |
| 28/11/2012 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 11/11/2014 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 28/11/2012 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 23 April 2024 | School inspection | View |
| 14 November 2018 | Short inspection | View |
| 11 November 2014 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 11 February 2013 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 28 November 2012 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 10 August 2012 | Academy conversion letter | View |
| 08 February 2012 | Curriculum and development visit | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.2 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 37.60% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 56.50% |
| Entering EBacc | 7.20% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.44 |
| Progress 8 | -0.29 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.8 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 38% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 60% |
| Entering EBacc | 14% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.69 |
| Progress 8 | -0.25 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.6 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 50% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 73% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 4.11 |
| Progress 8 | -0.24 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.09% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 1103 |
| As first preference | 214 |
| As second preference | 302 |
| As third preference | 215 |
| Total Offers Made | 236 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 197 |
| second preference offers | 30 |
| third preference offers | 7 |
| first preference v offers | 1.48% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 1182 |
| As first preference | 288 |
| As second preference | 336 |
| As third preference | 236 |
| Total Offers Made | 234 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 194 |
| second preference offers | 34 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
| first preference v offers | 1.29% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 1137 |
| As first preference | 279 |
| As second preference | 313 |
| As third preference | 229 |
| Total Offers Made | 237 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 216 |
| second preference offers | 17 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.21% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 1065 |
| As first preference | 249 |
| As second preference | 325 |
| As third preference | 229 |
| Total Offers Made | 247 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 206 |
| second preference offers | 29 |
| third preference offers | 8 |
| first preference v offers | 1.26% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 1071 |
| As first preference | 242 |
| As second preference | 333 |
| As third preference | 211 |
| Total Offers Made | 238 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 192 |
| second preference offers | 36 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.43% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 1096 |
| As first preference | 284 |
| As second preference | 334 |
| As third preference | 201 |
| Total Offers Made | 235 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 199 |
| second preference offers | 24 |
| third preference offers | 7 |
| first preference v offers | 1.10% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 1051 |
| As first preference | 232 |
| As second preference | 321 |
| As third preference | 223 |
| Total Offers Made | 238 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 210 |
| second preference offers | 17 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
| first preference v offers | 1.10% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 966 |
| As first preference | 214 |
| As second preference | 296 |
| As third preference | 189 |
| Total Offers Made | 223 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 194 |
| second preference offers | 20 |
| third preference offers | 7 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 796 |
| As first preference | 147 |
| As second preference | 205 |
| As third preference | 190 |
| Total Offers Made | 189 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 147 |
| second preference offers | 24 |
| third preference offers | 9 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 669 |
| As first preference | 84 |
| As second preference | 134 |
| As third preference | 147 |
| Total Offers Made | 178 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 84 |
| second preference offers | 30 |
| third preference offers | 18 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 653 |
| As first preference | 70 |
| As second preference | 127 |
| As third preference | 169 |
| Total Offers Made | 154 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 70 |
| second preference offers | 23 |
| third preference offers | 20 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 24% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 9% |
| agree | 9% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 9% |
| not applicable | 60% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 3% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 1% |
| not applicable | 18% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 29% |
| no | 71% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 25% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| dont know | 5% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 57% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 5% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 12% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 75% |
| no | 25% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 84.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3% |
| african ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 84.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| african ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1% |
Nearby Schools
Long Ridings Primary School
(0.33 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Long Ridings Avenue, , CM13 1DU