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Details

Age Range11-18 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterNone
Local AuthorityEssex
AddressRembrandt Way, CO3 4QS
School Websitepmsc.school
Telephone1206545222
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

The latest Ofsted inspection was on 13/09/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.

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
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Inspection DateInspection TypeInspection Report
13 September 2023School inspection: GoodView

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 agree
50%
agree
38%
disagree
2%
strongly disagree
8%
don't know
2%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree
44%
agree
42%
disagree
6%
strongly disagree
4%
don't know
4%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree
35%
agree
48%
disagree
13%
strongly disagree
4%
don't know
0%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree
17%
agree
10%
disagree
4%
strongly disagree
8%
don't know
2%
not applicable
58%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree
40%
agree
48%
disagree
8%
strongly disagree
4%
don't know
0%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree
35%
agree
35%
disagree
4%
strongly disagree
6%
don't know
0%
not applicable
19%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes
27%
no
73%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree
46%
agree
38%
disagree
8%
strongly disagree
8%
dont know 0%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree
54%
agree
35%
disagree
4%
strongly disagree
2%
don't know
4%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree
40%
agree
46%
disagree
8%
strongly disagree
4%
don't know
2%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree
35%
agree
54%
disagree
6%
strongly disagree
4%
don't know
0%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree
58%
agree
38%
disagree
4%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
0%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree
50%
agree
46%
disagree
0%
strongly disagree
2%
don't know
2%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree
35%
agree
44%
disagree
13%
strongly disagree
2%
don't know
6%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes
88%
no
13%

Ethnicity

time period 2023-24
white british ethnic origin
67%
african ethnic origin
7.7%
any other white background ethnic origin
6.2%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin
4%
any other mixed background ethnic origin
2.7%
white and asian ethnic origin
2.1%
any other asian background ethnic origin
2%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin
1.7%
white and black african ethnic origin
1.5%
chinese ethnic origin
1.5%
indian ethnic origin
0.8%
any other black background ethnic origin
0.7%
time period 2022-23
white british ethnic origin
70.8%
any other white background ethnic origin
6.7%
african ethnic origin
4.7%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin
3.3%
any other mixed background ethnic origin
2.7%
white and asian ethnic origin
2%
any other asian background ethnic origin
1.7%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin
1.5%
white and black african ethnic origin
1.5%
chinese ethnic origin
1.4%
indian ethnic origin
0.9%
any other black background ethnic origin
0.9%

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