Details

Age Range14-19 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, University technical college
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Local AuthorityEssex
AddressVelizy Avenue, CM20 3EZ
URN145931

School Census

Total 196
Girls/Boys 66/130
Girls/Boys Ratio 33.7%/66.3%
% pupils where English not first language 14.3%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 38
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 10.7%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
25/01/2023 Good
25/04/2017 Requires improvement
Inspection Date 25/01/2023
Quality of Education Good
Behaviour and Attitudes Good
Personal Development Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 25/04/2017
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Requires improvement

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 29.9
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 17.70%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 26.60%
Entering EBacc 0.00%
EBacc average point score 2.24
Progress 8 -1.68
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 38.7
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 29%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 50%
Entering EBacc 0%
EBacc average point score 2.93
Progress 8 -1.1
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 35.5
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 23%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 37%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 2.7
Progress 8 -1.3

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree70%
agree26%
disagree0%
strongly disagree4%
don't know0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree74%
agree22%
disagree4%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree57%
agree43%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree17%
agree9%
disagree0%
strongly disagree9%
don't know4%
not applicable61%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree52%
agree39%
disagree9%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree43%
agree22%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
not applicable35%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes0%
no0%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree0%
agree0%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
dont know0%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree65%
agree26%
disagree4%
strongly disagree0%
don't know4%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree61%
agree35%
disagree0%
strongly disagree4%
don't know0%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree43%
agree52%
disagree4%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree65%
agree35%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree48%
agree26%
disagree9%
strongly disagree4%
don't know13%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree52%
agree39%
disagree9%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes96%
no4%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin64.8%
any other white background ethnic origin13.3%
any other mixed background ethnic origin3.9%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin2.1%
white and black african ethnic origin1.7%
african ethnic origin1.7%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin1.7%
any other asian background ethnic origin1.3%
caribbean ethnic origin1.3%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin67.3%
any other white background ethnic origin11.7%
any other mixed background ethnic origin4.1%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin2.6%
white and black african ethnic origin1.5%
gypsy roma ethnic origin1%
pakistani ethnic origin1%
african ethnic origin1%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin1%

Nearby Schools

The Downs Primary School and Nursery

(0.05 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement

Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: The Hides, , CM20 3RB

Harlow College

(0.07 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 16-99, Gender: Mixed

Address: Velizy Avenue, , CM20 3LH

Freshwaters Primary Academy

(0.34 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: School Lane, , CM20 3QA

St Mark's West Essex Catholic School

(0.41 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 11-18, Gender: Mixed

Address: Tripton Road, , CM18 6AA

Hare Street Community Primary School and Nursery

(0.56 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Outstanding

Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Little Grove Field, , CM19 4BU