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Shenfield High School
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- Brentwood CM15 8RY
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Just above the national average
Behaviour and Attitudes: Exemplary conduct and positive relationships with teachers
Academic Progress: Effective curriculum supports overall learning with room for higher expectations
Behaviour and Attitudes: Positive behaviour culture; inconsistent policy application noted
Qualifications and Training: Well-tailored training to enhance teaching skills
Current Educational Practices: Encouragement to research and develop new strategies
Strengths and Challenges: Teaching is typically stimulating and well-resourced
Qualifications and Training: Strong subject knowledge benefits pupils
Current Educational Practices: Curriculum rigor reflects best practices
Strengths and Challenges: Inconsistent expectations affect some pupils' performance
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can engage through The 100 Club
Communication: 'Live mark book' system for immediate feedback
Parent Satisfaction: 'I could not recommend this school more highly because they are incredible'
Opportunities for Involvement: Extensive extracurricular opportunities available
Communication: Clear systems for attendance support
Parent Satisfaction: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View for feedback
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Governors provide appropriate levels of challenge and support
Actions for Quality Improvement: Focused on improving disadvantaged pupils鈥� progress
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Staff enjoy working, supportive environment
Actions for Quality Improvement: Rigorous curriculum improvements underway
Managing Bullying and Safety: Effective safeguarding and pastoral support system
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Meticulous analysis of needs and tenacious care
Managing Bullying and Safety: Rare bullying, confident pupil support
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Attendance of disadvantaged pupils needs focus
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of extra-curricular activities
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Supports students in performing arts and sports
Extracurricular Offerings: Clubs for broad interest development
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Supportive engagement culture
Outdoor Facilities: House leadership teams active
Career Counselling Services: Students receive right information and guidance
Preparation for Sixth Form: Sixth form achieves well with students proceeding to university
Career Counselling Services: Extensive advice and guidance program
Preparation for Sixth Form: Further mathematics supports advanced learning
Managing and Supporting SEND: Tailored support and engaging with hard-to-reach parents
Managing and Supporting SEND: Tailored support fosters success
Subjects Offered: Broad and well-considered range of subjects in all years
Subjects Offered: Wide variety at key stage 4
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Shenfield High School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Essex, East of England.
It has 1493 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 38% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
93.40% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 吃瓜天堂 grade |
B-
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.9 | 15.1 | 19.9 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 38% | 48% | 29% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 0.00% | - | 5.00% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.25 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 38% | 31.82% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 66% | 46.46% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 14% | 25.81% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% | 11.16% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 10% | 16.08% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.70 | 2.88 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 92.37% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 173 | 162 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 86.24% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 29% | 33.18% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 57% | 30.26% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 8.17% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 14.66% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 2.51% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.73% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.24 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 50% | 35.53% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 75% | 49.94% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 20% | 25.85% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% | 13.56% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 16% | 18.15% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.11 | 3.12 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 92.26% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 152 | 162 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 88.34% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 39% | 35.51% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 41% | 32.39% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 7.53% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 12.92% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 1.61% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 2.25% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.22 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 37% 1 | 30.57% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 63% 2 | 47.05% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 14% | 26.86% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% 2 | 11.81% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 8% 3 | 17.83% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.57 | 3 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 93.06% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 143 | 159 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 86.7% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 31% | 35.59% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 56% | 31.88% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 3% | 7.13% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 12.15% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 3.36% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3.01% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.08 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 38% 1 | 32.08% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% 4 | 48.68% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 8% | 24.74% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 3% 7 | 11.8% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 5% 5 | 16.86% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.51 | 3.1 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 87.55% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 192 | 165 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 74.08% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 30% | 33.04% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 55% | 32.82% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 6.18% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.37% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 3.55% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3.03% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.11 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 37% | 34.8% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% | 51.46% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 15% | 27.57% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% | 16.98% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 10% | 18.71% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 88.7% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 236 | 179 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 73.34% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 37% | 36.42% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 53% | 35.1% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 7.39% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.65% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 5.62% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 31.7 | 30.27 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30.47 | 29.45 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.00% | 10.62% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 149 | 171 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 39% | 52.72% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 14% | 8.09% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 32% | 25.34% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 10.08% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 34.39 | 32.48 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.11 | 30.51 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 1.9% | 12.97% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 185 | 208 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 41% | 54.93% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 10% | 6.96% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 31% | 22.96% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 15% | 11.11% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 34.82 1 | 28.53 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.76 2 | 28.97 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 2.1% | 10.48% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 172 | 210 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 44% | 50.44% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 12% | 10.02% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 32% | 25.79% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 8.33% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 33.10 | 28.93 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.16 5 | 29.63 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 2.8% | 10.8% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 40 | 39.8% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 10% | 8.42% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 23% | 23.62% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 3.76% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 33.55 | 25.31 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 37.09 | 27.52 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 7.0% | 9.13% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 41 | 46.42% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 8.63% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 30% | 25.26% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 12% | 4.7% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Shenfield High School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1