Details

Age Range11-18 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterNone
Local AuthorityEssex
AddressRembrandt Way, CO3 4QS
URN146794

School Census

Total 1733
Girls/Boys 758/975
Girls/Boys Ratio 43.7%/56.3%
% pupils where English not first language 12.4%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 381
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 9.3%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
13/09/2023 Good
22/05/2018 Inadequate
Inspection Date 13/09/2023
Quality of Education Good
Behaviour and Attitudes Good
Personal Development Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 22/05/2018
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Inadequate

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 45.6
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 47.50%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 60.50%
Entering EBacc 46.80%
EBacc average point score 4.11
Progress 8 -0.13
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 45.7
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 48%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 64%
Entering EBacc 21%
EBacc average point score 3.96
Progress 8 -0.24
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 46.5
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 45%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 61%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 3.99
Progress 8 -0.35

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications867
As first preference252
As second preference241
As third preference142
Total Offers Made306
first preference offers252
second preference offers38
third preference offers12
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications844
As first preference161
As second preference260
As third preference186
Total Offers Made270
first preference offers161
second preference offers48
third preference offers16
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications771
As first preference176
As second preference203
As third preference151
Total Offers Made264
first preference offers176
second preference offers29
third preference offers22
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications766
As first preference182
As second preference204
As third preference186
Total Offers Made320
first preference offers182
second preference offers59
third preference offers29
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications820
As first preference180
As second preference248
As third preference193
Total Offers Made264
first preference offers180
second preference offers45
third preference offers19
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications654
As first preference234
As second preference188
As third preference101
Total Offers Made337
first preference offers234
second preference offers63
third preference offers18

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree41%
agree41%
disagree9%
strongly disagree9%
don't know1%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree38%
agree47%
disagree8%
strongly disagree6%
don't know2%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree31%
agree43%
disagree12%
strongly disagree9%
don't know4%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree11%
agree12%
disagree6%
strongly disagree7%
don't know7%
not applicable57%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree37%
agree42%
disagree13%
strongly disagree7%
don't know2%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree34%
agree26%
disagree9%
strongly disagree9%
don't know1%
not applicable21%
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 agree38%
agree28%
disagree11%
strongly disagree19%
dont know4%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree44%
agree39%
disagree10%
strongly disagree2%
don't know6%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree40%
agree42%
disagree9%
strongly disagree6%
don't know3%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree37%
agree48%
disagree8%
strongly disagree7%
don't know1%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree53%
agree39%
disagree4%
strongly disagree2%
don't know4%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree53%
agree39%
disagree5%
strongly disagree2%
don't know2%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree34%
agree36%
disagree14%
strongly disagree7%
don't know9%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes79%
no21%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin67%
african ethnic origin7.7%
any other white background ethnic origin6.2%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin4%
any other mixed background ethnic origin2.7%
white and asian ethnic origin2.1%
any other asian background ethnic origin2%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin1.7%
white and black african ethnic origin1.5%
chinese ethnic origin1.5%
indian ethnic origin0.8%
any other black background ethnic origin0.7%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin70.8%
any other white background ethnic origin6.7%
african ethnic origin4.7%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin3.3%
any other mixed background ethnic origin2.7%
white and asian ethnic origin2%
any other asian background ethnic origin1.7%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin1.5%
white and black african ethnic origin1.5%
chinese ethnic origin1.4%
indian ethnic origin0.9%
any other black background ethnic origin0.9%

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