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Gaynes School

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corporate_fareLOXFORD SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED

location_onUpminster, RM14 3UX

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2022

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Students

288

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Attainment 8

50.7

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GCSE Rank

#7 in Havering

#847 of 3,216 nationally

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Gaynes School is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in Upminster, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Gaynes School is an academy sponsor led in Upminster, Havering, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of LOXFORD SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED. The school has approximately 473 pupils on roll, of whom 25% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 50.7, placing the school #7 in Havering and #847 of 3,216 nationally. 58.80% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 16.3% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2022. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.5× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 13.3:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there was 1 permanent exclusion. The average suspension rate was 3.4 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

50.7

Grade 5+ E&M

58.80%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)16.3%

Entering EBacc72.10%

EBacc APS4.64

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.24

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc71.90%

EBacc APS4.49

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.23

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

51.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc85%

EBacc APS4.80

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.86

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

59.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc94%

EBacc APS5.7

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc91%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.36

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

52.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc15%

EBacc APS4.42

2018

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

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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

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)92%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)92%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)94%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)96%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

29 November 2022

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2022-11-29

Academy First Section 5 EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2018-02-20

S5 Inspection EIF

Inadequate

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Inadequate

2012-10-18

None EIF

Good

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

3.4%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

3.0%(14 pupils)

Spring term 2025

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

Permanent Exclusions

1pupils

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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 473 pupils. During this period, there were 16 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 3.4%, 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)	473	16	3.4%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	475	16	3.4%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	384	15	3.9%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	377	11	2.9%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	363	14	3.9%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	292	25	8.6%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	288	14	4.9%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	284	11	3.9%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	239	12	5.0%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	228	4	1.8%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	229	5	2.2%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	232	4	1.7%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	229	0	0.0%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	229	5	2.2%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	265	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	265	4	1.5%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	266	16	6.0%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	347	15	4.3%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	350	35	10.0%	3.8%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	347	22	6.3%	3.8%	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 36 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 31 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 11 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 9 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 5 pupils

Physical Disability 2 pupils

Hearing Impairment 1 pupils

Visual 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.

94.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

96.0%Positive

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

8.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree77%

agree21%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree55%

agree36%

disagree4%

strongly disagree4%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree49%

agree15%

disagree2%

strongly disagree4%

not applicable30%

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

yes23%

no77%

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

strongly agree58%

agree8%

disagree8%

strongly disagree17%

dont know8%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree75%

agree19%

disagree2%

strongly disagree2%

don't know2%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree75%

agree17%

disagree4%

strongly disagree2%

don't know2%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree55%

agree38%

disagree6%

strongly disagree2%

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

strongly agree38%

agree49%

disagree9%

strongly disagree4%

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

strongly agree72%

agree23%

disagree4%

don't know2%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree58%

agree32%

disagree4%

strongly disagree2%

don't know4%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes92%

no8%

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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.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

Top Secondary Schools in Havering

Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School

The Coopers' Company and Coborn School

Hornchurch High School

The Campion School

The Royal Liberty School

The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls