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Passmores Academy
Tracyes Road, Harlow, Essex, CM18 6JH, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
15.4 / 100
Bottom 15%
Better than 15% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,205
Capacity
1,200
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school serves a diverse student body and demonstrates commendable GCSE performance, particularly in achieving a high Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 6% nationally. However, only 42% of students reach the expected standard in English and Maths, and the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 13%. Parents may appreciate the school's positive environment, but should consider these academic metrics when making their decision.
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Last inspected: 9 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. | 34.8 | Bottom 6% 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%. | 42% | Bottom 5% 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%. | 21% | Bottom 5% 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%. | 13% | Bottom 5% 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%. | 3% | Bottom 5% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British75.5%
White Other8.6%
Black African3.1%
Mixed Other2.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.6%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Other0.9%
Asian Chinese0.9%
Black Caribbean0.7%
Asian Other0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Black Other0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Indian0.2%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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51.75724, 0.12385 · CM18 6JH
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN137445
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.passmoresacademy.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Passmores Academy rated by Ofsted?
Passmores Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 9 May 2018.
Is Passmores Academy a good school?
Passmores Academy scores 15.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 15% 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 Passmores Academy in GCSEs?
Passmores Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 34.8. 42% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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