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Shenfield High School
Alexander Lane, Shenfield, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 8RY, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
44.7 / 100
Bottom 45%
Better than 45% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,524
Capacity
1,499
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
102%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 53% nationally. While 64% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, the percentage of students progressing to university stands at 42%, with only 8% attending top-third institutions. Parents may find a supportive environment, though the EBacc entry rate of 14% suggests limited uptake in this academic pathway.
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Last inspected: 11 November 2014Older 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. | 45.3 | Bottom 47% 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%. | 64% | Bottom 45% 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%. | 40% | Bottom 41% 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%. | 14% | Bottom 25% 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%. | 12% | Bottom 25% 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%. | 42% | Below 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%. | 8% | Below avg |
Based on 161 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British82.9%
White Other3.7%
Black African2.8%
Mixed Other2.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.1%
Asian Indian1.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
White Irish0.4%
Other0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Asian Other0.2%
Black Other0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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51.63840, 0.33028 · CM15 8RY
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN137877
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.shenfield.essex.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Shenfield High School rated by Ofsted?
Shenfield High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 November 2014.
Is Shenfield High School a good school?
Shenfield High School scores 44.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 45% 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 Shenfield High School in GCSEs?
Shenfield High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.3. 64% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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