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Thorpe Hall School
Wakering Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 3RD, Southend-on-Sea
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Pupils
552
Capacity
650
Ages
2–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
85%
Summary
With a strong GCSE Attainment 8 score of 54.7 and 91% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths, this school demonstrates solid academic performance. However, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 8%, which may indicate limited uptake of a broader curriculum. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for students aged 2-16, making it a viable option for families in the area.
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| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 54.7 | No UK data |
| 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%. | 91% | No UK data |
| 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%. | 62% | No UK data |
| 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%. | 8% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 8% | No UK data |
Location
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51.54755, 0.75852 · SS1 3RD
School details
Local authoritySouthend-on-Sea
RegionEast of England
URN115402
School typeOther independent school
Frequently asked questions
What is Thorpe Hall School rated by Ofsted?
Thorpe Hall School has not been recently inspected under the current Ofsted framework. Sub-domain ratings from its most recent inspection are shown on this page.
Is Thorpe Hall School a good school?
Thorpe Hall School scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Thorpe Hall School in GCSEs?
Thorpe Hall School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 54.7. 91% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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