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Hedingham School and Sixth Form
Yeldham Road, Sible Hedingham, Halstead, Essex, CO9 3QH, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
25.6 / 100
Bottom 26%
Better than 26% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,155
Capacity
1,168
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with GCSE attainment scores placing it in the top 80% nationally. However, only 53% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, indicating room for improvement in foundational subjects. The school has a moderate progression to university at 52%, with a smaller percentage reaching top-third institutions, which may be a consideration for parents focused on higher education pathways.
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Last inspected: 2 May 2013Older 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. | 39.9 | Bottom 20% 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%. | 53% | Bottom 18% 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%. | 27% | Bottom 12% 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%. | 6% | Bottom 4% 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 4% 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%. | 52% | 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%. | 6% | Below avg |
Based on 79 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.0%
White Other2.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Mixed Other1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Black African0.7%
Other0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Black Other0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Indian0.3%
Asian Other0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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51.98522, 0.58878 · CO9 3QH
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN139153
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.hedingham.essex.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Hedingham School and Sixth Form rated by Ofsted?
Hedingham School and Sixth Form was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 2 May 2013.
Is Hedingham School and Sixth Form a good school?
Hedingham School and Sixth Form scores 25.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 26% 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 Hedingham School and Sixth Form in GCSEs?
Hedingham School and Sixth Form achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.9. 53% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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