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Greatfields School
- Secondary
- Barking and Dagenham IG11 7QG
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make good progress from their often low starting points.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Outstanding behaviour, with high expectations consistently applied.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers use strong subject knowledge well.
Current Educational Practices: Observations and quality feedback help improve teaching practices.
Strengths and Challenges: Leaders ensure high-quality teaching, occasionally teachers miss identifying struggling pupils.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents are highly supportive; opportunities through Parent View.
Communication: Regular communication and meetings with parents keep them informed.
Parent Satisfaction: 95% parents recommend the school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: High respect from staff, pupils, and parents. Effective conflict handling.
Actions for Quality Improvement: High ambition, enhancement in key stage 4 courses and reading strategies.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Highly effective arrangements for keeping pupils safe.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Outstanding personal development and focus on pupil welfare.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of activities including arts, science, and sports.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Effective support for balancing academic and extracurricular engagements.
Outdoor Facilities: Ongoing building work impacting facilities that will improve by 2020.
Career Counselling Services: Excellent provision with regular visits and early work experience placements.
Preparation for Sixth Form: High expectations and university visits prepare students well.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Strong leadership and effective support for SEND pupils.
Subjects Offered: Limitations in design and technology, music, and computing due to staffing/building constraints.
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About Us
Greatfields School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 1163 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1.
At this school, 44% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Free Schools | Free Schools | Free Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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| Ofset report | Good | Outstanding | - |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 14-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 14.9 | 8.3 | 10.9 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 44% | 0% | 50% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | 0.00% |
| 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 | 0.40 | 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 | 45.3 | 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 | 44% | 41.58% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% | 54.95% | 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 | 79% | 37.63% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 24% | 16.16% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 36% | 22.95% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.28 | 3.48 | 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 | 91% | 93.13% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 100 | 185 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 91.67% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 25% | 34.87% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 57% | 43.13% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 7% | 5.07% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 8.53% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 1% | 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 | 0.32 | 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 | 47.1 | 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 | 52% | 38.16% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 66% | 50.42% | 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 | 83% | 38.95% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 29% | 17.58% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 40% | 24.58% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.51 | 3.28 | 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 | - | 87.46% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 192 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 86.54% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 33.08% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 39.69% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 4.92% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 8.92% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0.46% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.46% | 2.13% |
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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 | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 28.82% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 41.76% | 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 | - | 23.24% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 9.82% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 14.12% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.63 | 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 | - | 94.27% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 194 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 91.45% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 25.91% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 50.18% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 6% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.36% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.36% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.36% | 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 | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 30.47% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 44.87% | 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 | - | 25.8% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 9.87% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 15.2% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.95 | 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 | - | 93.1% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 211 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 80.5% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 26.9% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 46.9% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 3% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.1% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0.8% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.6% | 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 | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 32.67% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 46.47% | 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 | - | 22.6% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 13.6% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 16.27% | 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 | - | 94.5% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 212 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 82.6% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 30.3% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 45.4% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 2.6% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 10% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.7% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.9% | 2.45% |
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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 | 24th 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
14 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Greatfields School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
