Details

Age Range11-18 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterNone
Local AuthorityThurrock
AddressErriff Drive, RM15 5AY
URN147537

School Census

Total 1438
Girls/Boys 703/735
Girls/Boys Ratio 48.9%/51.1%
% pupils where English not first language 23.3%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 316
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 8.5%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
27/02/2024 Outstanding
09/10/2018 Inadequate
25/02/2014 Good
Inspection Date 27/02/2024
Quality of Education Outstanding
Behaviour and Attitudes Outstanding
Personal Development Outstanding
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Outstanding
Inspection Date 09/10/2018
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Inadequate
Inspection Date 25/02/2014
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Outstanding

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 52.6
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 62.10%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 74.60%
Entering EBacc 86.70%
EBacc average point score 5.02
Progress 8 0.46
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 50.3
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 54%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 66%
Entering EBacc 91%
EBacc average point score 4.78
Progress 8 0.29
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 50.5
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 51%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 69%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 4.7
Progress 8 0.3

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.14%
Total Applications476
As first preference253
As second preference65
As third preference69
Total Offers Made239
first preference offers222
second preference offers13
third preference offers3
first preference v offers 1.03%
Total Applications493
As first preference221
As second preference104
As third preference76
Total Offers Made240
first preference offers215
second preference offers16
third preference offers4
first preference v offers 1.11%
Total Applications403
As first preference242
As second preference67
As third preference46
Total Offers Made239
first preference offers219
second preference offers13
third preference offers4
first preference v offers 1.15%
Total Applications408
As first preference258
As second preference64
As third preference39
Total Offers Made237
first preference offers225
second preference offers6
third preference offers3
first preference v offers 1.15%
Total Applications443
As first preference254
As second preference62
As third preference54
Total Offers Made240
first preference offers220
second preference offers15
third preference offers3

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree30%
agree42%
disagree19%
strongly disagree8%
don't know1%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree32%
agree46%
disagree11%
strongly disagree8%
don't know2%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree30%
agree38%
disagree19%
strongly disagree11%
don't know2%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree5%
agree9%
disagree9%
strongly disagree10%
don't know7%
not applicable59%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree30%
agree32%
disagree21%
strongly disagree13%
don't know4%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree26%
agree22%
disagree18%
strongly disagree14%
don't know1%
not applicable20%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes15%
no85%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree14%
agree28%
disagree17%
strongly disagree24%
dont know17%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree44%
agree40%
disagree8%
strongly disagree6%
don't know3%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree35%
agree39%
disagree15%
strongly disagree6%
don't know5%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree33%
agree43%
disagree11%
strongly disagree11%
don't know2%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree35%
agree51%
disagree8%
strongly disagree3%
don't know4%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree33%
agree48%
disagree7%
strongly disagree4%
don't know8%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree29%
agree40%
disagree17%
strongly disagree6%
don't know8%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes69%
no31%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin51.9%
any other white background ethnic origin16.4%
african ethnic origin10.8%
any other black background ethnic origin3.6%
any other mixed background ethnic origin3.1%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin1.6%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin1.5%
indian ethnic origin1.5%
bangladeshi ethnic origin1.5%
white and black african ethnic origin1.4%
any other asian background ethnic origin1.4%
pakistani ethnic origin1.2%
white and asian ethnic origin1.1%
caribbean ethnic origin1.1%
chinese ethnic origin0.8%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin56.4%
any other white background ethnic origin15.8%
african ethnic origin7.2%
any other black background ethnic origin4.6%
any other mixed background ethnic origin2.8%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin1.5%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin1.4%
white and black african ethnic origin1.4%
indian ethnic origin1.3%
caribbean ethnic origin1.3%
bangladeshi ethnic origin1.2%
any other asian background ethnic origin1.1%
pakistani ethnic origin1%
white and asian ethnic origin0.9%
chinese ethnic origin0.8%

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