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St Martin's School Brentwood
Hanging Hill Lane, Hutton, Brentwood, Essex, CM13 2HG, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
68.9 / 100
Top 31%
Better than 69% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,711
Capacity
1,805
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE results where the Attainment 8 score is in the top 50% nationally. A notable 73% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 62% progress to university, with 21% attending top-third institutions. Parent satisfaction is high, with 85% recommending the school, although the EBacc entry rate of 39% may indicate a need for broader subject engagement.
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Last inspected: 24 September 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 45.9 | Top 50% 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 33% 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%. | 45% | Top 46% 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%. | 39% | Bottom 49% 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%. | 21% | Bottom 49% 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%. | 62% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 21% | Average |
Based on 188 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (468 responses)
★★★★★3.8
Good range of extra-curricular
93%
Good range of subjects
92%
My child feels safe
92%
My child is happy
90%
Behaviour is good
86%
My child makes good progress
85%
I'd recommend this school
85%
School has high expectations
83%
Progress is communicated
80%
School keeps me informed
71%
School supports development
70%
School responds to concerns
48%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British73.6%
Black African6.1%
White Other4.9%
Asian Indian2.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.2%
Mixed W+Asian2.0%
Mixed Other1.9%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Asian Other0.9%
Asian Bangladeshi0.7%
Other0.6%
Black Caribbean0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Black Other0.4%
White Irish0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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51.62238, 0.34477 · CM13 2HG
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN136875
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.st-martins.essex.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is St Martin's School Brentwood rated by Ofsted?
St Martin's School Brentwood was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 September 2024.
Is St Martin's School Brentwood a good school?
St Martin's School Brentwood scores 68.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 31% 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 St Martin's School Brentwood?
Based on 468 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Martin's School Brentwood receives a satisfaction score of 76% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at St Martin's School Brentwood in GCSEs?
St Martin's School Brentwood achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.9. 73% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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