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Beauchamps High School
Beauchamps Drive, Wickford, Essex, SS11 8LY, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
63.7 / 100
Top 36%
Better than 64% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,469
Capacity
1,586
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong parent satisfaction at 87%, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with an Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 38% of schools nationally. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths is commendable at 74%, although only 55% progress to university, with 14% attending top-third institutions. Overall, it offers a supportive environment with a focus on academic achievement, making it a viable choice for families in the area.
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Last inspected: 28 January 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 48.1 | Top 38% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 74% | Top 29% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 53% | Top 31% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 86% | Top 22% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 39% | Top 22% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 55% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 14% | Average |
Based on 105 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (192 responses)
★★★★★3.8
Good range of extra-curricular
93%
Good range of subjects
93%
My child is happy
89%
My child feels safe
88%
I'd recommend this school
87%
School has high expectations
85%
My child makes good progress
84%
Progress is communicated
84%
Behaviour is good
79%
School supports development
76%
School keeps me informed
64%
School responds to concerns
57%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British82.4%
Black African4.3%
White Other3.3%
Mixed Other1.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
Black Other0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Asian Other0.7%
Black Caribbean0.6%
Asian Indian0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Other0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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51.61296, 0.54207 · SS11 8LY
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN115322
School typeFoundation school
Websitewww.beauchamps.essex.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Beauchamps High School rated by Ofsted?
Beauchamps High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 January 2025.
Is Beauchamps High School a good school?
Beauchamps High School scores 63.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 36% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Beauchamps High School?
Based on 192 Ofsted Parent View responses, Beauchamps High School receives a satisfaction score of 76% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Beauchamps High School in GCSEs?
Beauchamps High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.1. 74% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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