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Hall Mead School
Marlborough Gardens, Upminster, Essex, RM14 1SF, Havering
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
84.4 / 100
Top 16%
Better than 84% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,066
Capacity
982
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
109%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted as of September 2023, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score placing it in the top 29% nationally. Seventy-five percent of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, while 51% secure a grade 5 or above, reflecting solid foundational skills. Additionally, the school's high EBacc entry rate of 84% indicates a strong commitment to a broad curriculum.
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Last inspected: 26 September 2023Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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. | 50.1 | 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%. | 75% | Top 26% 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%. | 51% | Top 33% 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%. | 84% | Top 20% 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%. | 41% | Top 20% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British71.5%
White Other6.8%
Black African2.9%
Asian Indian2.7%
Mixed W+Asian2.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.3%
Mixed Other2.2%
Other2.0%
Asian Other1.3%
Asian Chinese1.1%
Asian Pakistani0.9%
Black Caribbean0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
traveller_irish0.5%
Black Other0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Location
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51.56419, 0.26174 · RM14 1SF
School details
Local authorityHavering
RegionLondon
URN137197
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.hallmeadschool.com/
Frequently asked questions
What is Hall Mead School rated by Ofsted?
Hall Mead School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 September 2023.
Is Hall Mead School a good school?
Hall Mead School scores 84.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 16% 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 Hall Mead School in GCSEs?
Hall Mead School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 50.1. 75% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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