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Hornchurch High School
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Hornchurch High School
- Secondary
- Havering RM12 4AJ
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make good progress across a range of subjects
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� behaviour and conduct are good
Behaviour and Attitudes: New leadership has set high expectations for behavior; some inconsistencies remain, but improvements are evident.
Qualifications and Training: Wide range of professional development opportunities
Current Educational Practices: Leaders provide frequent monitoring and support
Strengths and Challenges: Occasional less effective questioning, high expectations
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents have access to regular updates and events
Communication: Clear expectations communicated to parents
Parent Satisfaction: Most parents are satisfied with the support their children receive
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders promptly address issues raised
Actions for Quality Improvement: Improved teaching and curriculum
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders swiftly address attendance and behaviour concerns; plans in place to address bullying reporting hesitance.
Actions for Quality Improvement: New policies have been implemented effectively; inconsistency in application needs attention.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Effective measures for safety and bullying prevention
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Good promotion of pupils' welfare
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Leaders work with external agencies; staff are trained in safeguarding.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is not tolerated; pupils are safe but may hesitate to report issues. New PSHE curriculum planned.
Extracurricular Offerings: Extensive extra-curricular activities available
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Encourages participation in both areas
Outdoor Facilities: School environment is well-maintained
Career Counselling Services: New careers education plan in place
Preparation for Sixth Form: High numbers continue in education or training
Managing and Supporting SEND: Effective support in lessons, making rapid progress
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About Us
Hornchurch High School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 769 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 41% 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 | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.2 | - | 15.4 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 41% | 98% | 40% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | - |
| 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 | -0.15 | 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 | 45.5 | 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 | 41% | 36.62% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 71% | 54.73% | 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 | 69% | 44.88% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 18% | 15.35% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 34% | 24.19% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.19 | 3.27 | 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 | 93% | 89.81% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 153 | 137 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 85.14% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 61% | 41% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 23% | 34.52% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 4% | 1.14% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 8.43% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.62% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.33% | 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 | -0.42 | 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 | 45.4 | 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 | 40% | 39.84% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 63% | 54.44% | 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 | 72% | 44.12% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 24% | 21% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 36% | 29.16% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.22 | 3.4 | 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 | 88% | 90.76% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 155 | 135 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 87.71% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 66% | 44.14% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 20% | 33.9% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.76% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 8.81% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.38% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 1.67% | 2.13% |
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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 | -0.25 | 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 | 41.9 | 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% 9 | 36.46% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 59% 2 | 53.83% | 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 | 80% | 38% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 19% 8 | 14.21% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 32% 7 | 22.92% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.95 | 3.27 | 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 | - | 89.47% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 131 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 83.53% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 28.41% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 28.24% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 19.06% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 7.82% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.71% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.24% | 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 | -0.37 | 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 | 40.9 | 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 | 28% | 30.23% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% | 46.14% | 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 | 66% | 35.73% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% | 13.64% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 25% | 21.36% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.7 | 2.84 | 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 | - | 83.69% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 130 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 76.75% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 24.38% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 22.63% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 17.63% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 4.19% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.44% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.06% | 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 | - | 35.47% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 50.47% | 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 | - | 37.76% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 22.41% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 24.94% | 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 | - | 87.23% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 142 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 69.85% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 25.85% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 24.54% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 22.46% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.69% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 6.23% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.54% | 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 | 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
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Hornchurch High School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1