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Hornchurch High School

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location_onHornchurch, RM12 4AJ

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2019

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Students

787

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Attainment 8

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GCSE Rank

#3 in Havering

#550 of 3,216 nationally

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Hornchurch High School is a Academy converter secondary school in Hornchurch, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Hornchurch High School is an academy converter in Hornchurch, Havering, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of PARTNERSHIP LEARNING. The school has approximately 717 pupils on roll, of whom 32% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 54, placing the school #3 in Havering and #550 of 3,216 nationally. 61.40% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 28.8% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2019. The school's current overall rating is Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.4× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 15.1:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 2 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 1.4 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

Grade 5+ E&M

61.40%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)28.8%

Entering EBacc41.70%

EBacc APS4.88

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.32

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

51.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc44.80%

EBacc APS4.6

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.15

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc69%

EBacc APS4.19

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.42

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc72%

EBacc APS4.22

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc84%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.25

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

41.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc80%

EBacc APS3.95

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.37

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

40.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc66%

EBacc APS3.7

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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

91%

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

Apprenticeships0%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

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

Apprenticeships2%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

88%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)11%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

05 February 2025

Inspection Report

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03 May 2023

Inspection Report

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22 January 2019

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

2 Evaluations

2019-01-22

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2015-02-24

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

1.1%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

0.8%(6 pupils)

Spring term 2025

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

Permanent Exclusions

2pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 717 pupils. During this period, there were 8 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 1.1%, 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)	717	8	1.1%	7.3%	2
2024/25 (Autumn term)	746	12	1.6%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	757	11	1.5%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	769	4	0.5%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	767	33	4.3%	8.2%	1
2022/23 (Summer term)	781	5	0.6%	6.6%	4
2022/23 (Spring term)	787	17	2.2%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	787	50	6.4%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	777	55	7.1%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	781	61	7.8%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	759	67	8.8%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	741	57	7.7%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	725	15	2.1%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	734	28	3.8%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	708	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	708	43	6.1%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	728	35	4.8%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	730	12	1.6%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	725	22	3.0%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	742	18	2.4%	3.8%	2
2017/18 (Summer term)	772	23	3.0%	3.4%	1
2017/18 (Spring term)	770	18	2.3%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	780	31	4.0%	3.7%	5
2016/17 (Summer term)	803	37	4.6%	3.0%	2
2016/17 (Spring term)	806	33	4.1%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	0	6	-	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.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 18 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 18 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 13 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 5 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 4 pupils

Physical Disability 4 pupils

Visual Impairment 3 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 2 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.

88.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

94.0%Positive

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

55.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree44%

agree52%

disagree2%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree35%

agree62%

disagree2%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree31%

agree46%

disagree4%

don't know2%

not applicable17%

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 agree43%

agree50%

disagree7%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree38%

agree54%

disagree2%

don't know6%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree35%

agree58%

disagree4%

don't know4%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree37%

agree56%

disagree2%

don't know6%

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

strongly agree33%

agree58%

disagree4%

don't know6%

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

strongly agree37%

agree54%

disagree6%

don't know4%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree35%

agree52%

disagree8%

don't know6%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes98%

no2%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

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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