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The Bromfords School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Jochen Tree

corporate_fareCOMPASS EDUCATION TRUST LTD

location_onWickford, SS12 0LZ

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Ofsted

Requires improvement

Inspected 2024

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Students

1,160

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Attainment 8

35.9

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GCSE Rank

#73 in Essex

#2,960 of 3,216 nationally

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The Bromfords School is a Academy converter secondary school in Wickford, serving ages 11-18. Currently Requires Improvement according to Ofsted — the school is working to raise standards.

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School Summary

The Bromfords School is an academy converter in Wickford, Essex, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of COMPASS EDUCATION TRUST LTD. The school has approximately 1,135 pupils on roll, of whom 26% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 35.9, placing the school #73 in Essex and #2,960 of 3,216 nationally. 24.70% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 4.6% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 14 A-level subjects. 28.6% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 13.0% at A*–A. A-level value added: +0.19 — students made above-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Requires improvement. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Requires improvement, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.6× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 18.2:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 2 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 7.0 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

35.9

Grade 5+ E&M

24.70%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)4.6%

Entering EBacc24.70%

EBacc APS3.04

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.5

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

38.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc17.10%

EBacc APS3.25

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.42

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

38.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc10%

EBacc APS3.16

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.89

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

35.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc12%

EBacc APS2.95

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc7%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.62

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc3%

EBacc APS2.85

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.44

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

38.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc6%

EBacc APS3.09

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)82%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

89%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)82%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)11%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

+0.19

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

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Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*3.9%

Achieving A*–A13.0%

Achieving A*–B28.6%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate100.0%

A-level subjects offered14

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.12

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate100.00%

2023

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate93.30%

2022

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate100.0%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

15 October 2024

Inspection Report

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29 November 2022

Inspection Report

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24 May 2016

Inspection Report

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18 November 2014

Inspection Report

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10 June 2014

Inspection Report

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28 January 2014

Inspection Report

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17 December 2013

Inspection Report

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26 September 2013

Inspection Report

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13 June 2013

Inspection Report

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04 January 2013

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2024-10-15

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 EIF

Not Judged

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Why no overall grade?

From autumn 2024, Ofsted stopped issuing a single headline grade (Outstanding / Good / RI / Inadequate). Instead, each inspection area is graded individually. This follows a major review after the death of headteacher Ruth Perry in 2023. The overall effectiveness field is left as "Not judged" in the published data.

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2022-11-29

S5 Inspection EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Requires improvement

Development

Requires improvement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2016-05-24

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2014-11-18

None Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

6.6%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

4.3%(49 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,135 pupils. During this period, there were 75 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 6.6%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,135	75	6.6%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,148	86	7.5%	7.8%	2
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,119	100	8.9%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,118	86	7.7%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,123	94	8.4%	8.2%	2
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,148	137	11.9%	6.6%	2
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,160	129	11.1%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,169	118	10.1%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,145	53	4.6%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,149	31	2.7%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,156	55	4.8%	4.4%	2
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,099	76	6.9%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,111	10	0.9%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,119	56	5.0%	3.9%	3
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,102	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,102	37	3.4%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,106	47	4.2%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,036	28	2.7%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,046	21	2.0%	3.8%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,047	41	3.9%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	971	37	3.8%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	978	24	2.5%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	983	32	3.3%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,006	38	3.8%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,010	18	1.8%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,020	18	1.8%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 84 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 61 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 17 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 8 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 5 pupils

Hearing Impairment 4 pupils

Visual Impairment 1 pupils

Multi-Sensory Impairment 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

91.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

92.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

17.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree33%

agree48%

disagree13%

strongly disagree3%

don't know3%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree21%

agree37%

disagree23%

strongly disagree8%

don't know10%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree33%

agree26%

disagree10%

strongly disagree4%

don't know2%

not applicable26%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes28%

no72%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree41%

agree30%

disagree11%

strongly disagree14%

dont know5%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree45%

agree42%

disagree5%

strongly disagree2%

don't know7%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree39%

agree48%

disagree8%

don't know5%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree37%

agree48%

disagree11%

strongly disagree2%

don't know3%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree42%

agree48%

disagree8%

strongly disagree1%

don't know2%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree56%

agree39%

disagree2%

strongly disagree1%

don't know2%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree33%

agree38%

disagree13%

strongly disagree5%

don't know11%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes83%

no17%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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