Thames Park Secondary School
Details
| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Free schools |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Thurrock |
| Address | Chadwell Road, RM17 5FP |
| School Website | www.thamespark.org |
| Telephone | 1375470790 |
| URN | 147853 |
School Census
| Total | 362 |
| Girls/Boys | 152/210 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 42.0%/58.0% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 34.8% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 98 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 5.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 25/01/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 25/01/2023 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 25/01/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 25 January 2023 | School inspection: Good | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | - |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | - |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | - |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | - |
| Progress 8 | - |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | - |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | - |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | - |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | - |
| Progress 8 | - |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | - |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | - |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | - |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | - |
| Progress 8 | - |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.37% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 607 |
| As first preference | 218 |
| As second preference | 183 |
| As third preference | 93 |
| Total Offers Made | 179 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 159 |
| second preference offers | 17 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.63% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 657 |
| As first preference | 278 |
| As second preference | 184 |
| As third preference | 95 |
| Total Offers Made | 210 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 171 |
| second preference offers | 31 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.30% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 366 |
| As first preference | 122 |
| As second preference | 120 |
| As third preference | 73 |
| Total Offers Made | 120 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 94 |
| second preference offers | 19 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 248 |
| As first preference | 76 |
| As second preference | 66 |
| As third preference | 48 |
| Total Offers Made | 114 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 76 |
| second preference offers | 21 |
| third preference offers | 10 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 24% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 24% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 18% |
| agree | 52% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 6% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 39% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 15% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 3% |
| agree | 6% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 18% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 61% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 6% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 45% |
| strongly disagree | 21% |
| don't know | 3% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 9% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 36% |
| strongly disagree | 21% |
| don't know | 6% |
| not applicable | 9% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 30% |
| no | 70% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 10% |
| disagree | 30% |
| strongly disagree | 40% |
| dont know | 20% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 9% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 24% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 12% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 9% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 42% |
| strongly disagree | 21% |
| don't know | 6% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 21% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 24% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 52% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 9% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 24% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 24% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 61% |
| no | 39% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 40.1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 22.6% |
| african ethnic origin | 10.1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 5.3% |
| indian ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 40.1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 23.5% |
| african ethnic origin | 9.7% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 6.9% |
| indian ethnic origin | 3.3% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.6% |