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The Billericay School
School Road, Billericay, Essex, CM12 9LH, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
62.6 / 100
Top 37%
Better than 63% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,702
Capacity
1,683
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, achieving a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 50.0, which places it in the top 29% of schools nationally. Notably, 73% of students secure a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, though only 48% achieve a grade 5 or above, indicating room for improvement in higher-level attainment. Additionally, nearly half of the students progress to university, with 19% gaining entry to top-third institutions, reflecting a commitment to supporting students' future educational pathways.
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Last inspected: 1 May 2018Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 50.0 | Top 29% 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%. | 73% | Top 30% 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%. | 48% | Top 39% 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%. | 54% | Top 21% 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 21% 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%. | 49% | 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%. | 19% | Average |
Based on 162 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British79.6%
White Other4.0%
Black African3.1%
Mixed Other2.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.8%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Asian Indian1.2%
Other1.1%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Black Other0.9%
Asian Other0.7%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Asian Chinese0.3%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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51.61824, 0.41967 · CM12 9LH
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN136861
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.billericayschool.com
Frequently asked questions
What is The Billericay School rated by Ofsted?
The Billericay School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 May 2018.
Is The Billericay School a good school?
The Billericay School scores 62.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 37% 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 The Billericay School in GCSEs?
The Billericay School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 50.0. 73% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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