Details

Age Range11-18 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterNone
Local AuthorityEssex
AddressWalton Road, CO15 6DZ
URN138084

School Census

Total 1744
Girls/Boys 888/856
Girls/Boys Ratio 50.9%/49.1%
% pupils where English not first language 4.4%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 401
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 15.0%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
19/09/2018 Good
20/03/2013 Good
Inspection Date 19/09/2018
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Outstanding
Inspection Date 20/03/2013
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 38.5
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 30.80%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 45.30%
Entering EBacc 31.90%
EBacc average point score 3.13
Progress 8 -0.34
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 43.3
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 32%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 49%
Entering EBacc 13%
EBacc average point score 3.31
Progress 8 0.06
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 43.5
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 34%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 47%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 3.34
Progress 8 -0.12

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.18%
Total Applications562
As first preference388
As second preference143
As third preference22
Total Offers Made334
first preference offers328
second preference offers5
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.35%
Total Applications610
As first preference447
As second preference127
As third preference22
Total Offers Made333
first preference offers332
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.21%
Total Applications552
As first preference391
As second preference132
As third preference23
Total Offers Made327
first preference offers323
second preference offers4
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.22%
Total Applications513
As first preference367
As second preference115
As third preference21
Total Offers Made304
first preference offers300
second preference offers4
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.36%
Total Applications524
As first preference368
As second preference129
As third preference18
Total Offers Made274
first preference offers270
second preference offers4
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.31%
Total Applications494
As first preference351
As second preference116
As third preference23
Total Offers Made276
first preference offers268
second preference offers6
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.25%
Total Applications513
As first preference370
As second preference121
As third preference18
Total Offers Made299
first preference offers297
second preference offers2
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications456
As first preference292
As second preference127
As third preference25
Total Offers Made294
first preference offers292
second preference offers2
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications404
As first preference245
As second preference123
As third preference25
Total Offers Made247
first preference offers245
second preference offers2
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications452
As first preference270
As second preference143
As third preference25
Total Offers Made274
first preference offers270
second preference offers4
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications435
As first preference246
As second preference137
As third preference29
Total Offers Made250
first preference offers246
second preference offers4
third preference offers0

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree40%
agree50%
disagree3%
strongly disagree6%
don't know1%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree50%
agree38%
disagree5%
strongly disagree4%
don't know3%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree35%
agree44%
disagree10%
strongly disagree4%
don't know8%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree17%
agree21%
disagree8%
strongly disagree5%
don't know3%
not applicable47%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree28%
agree46%
disagree12%
strongly disagree8%
don't know6%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree33%
agree35%
disagree5%
strongly disagree6%
don't know4%
not applicable17%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes26%
no74%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree35%
agree40%
disagree10%
strongly disagree15%
dont know0%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree35%
agree55%
disagree4%
strongly disagree3%
don't know4%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree37%
agree53%
disagree4%
strongly disagree5%
don't know1%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree32%
agree51%
disagree9%
strongly disagree3%
don't know5%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree47%
agree46%
disagree3%
strongly disagree1%
don't know3%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree42%
agree46%
disagree6%
strongly disagree3%
don't know3%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree36%
agree44%
disagree8%
strongly disagree4%
don't know9%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes90%
no10%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin86.8%
any other white background ethnic origin3.3%
african ethnic origin1.6%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin1.5%
white and black african ethnic origin1%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1%
indian ethnic origin0.7%
chinese ethnic origin0.7%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin87.3%
any other white background ethnic origin3.6%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1.8%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin1.2%
white and black african ethnic origin0.7%
african ethnic origin0.7%
chinese ethnic origin0.7%
indian ethnic origin0.6%

Nearby Schools

Shorefields School

(0.43 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Outstanding

Age: 3-19, Gender: Mixed

Address: Ogilvie House, , CO15 6HF

Holland Park Primary School

(0.55 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement

Age: 5-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Holland Road, , CO15 6NG