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The Bromfords School
Grange Avenue, Wickford, Essex, SS12 0LZ, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
14.2 / 100
Bottom 14%
Better than 14% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
1,135
Capacity
1,260
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
90%
Summary
With a parent satisfaction rate of 83% and a solid percentage of students progressing to university, this secondary school offers a supportive environment for families. However, the recent Ofsted rating of "Requires Improvement" and a relatively low GCSE Attainment 8 score of 35.9 indicate areas needing attention, particularly in academic performance where only 52% achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths. The school is in the bottom 14% of schools based on LocaleIQ scores, suggesting it may face challenges in comparison to its peers.
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Last inspected: 15 October 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 35.9 | Bottom 8% 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%. | 52% | Bottom 16% 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%. | 25% | Bottom 9% 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%. | 25% | Bottom 27% 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 27% 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%. | 48% | 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%. | 9% | Below avg |
Based on 46 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (132 responses)
★★★★★3.8
Good range of extra-curricular
95%
My child feels safe
92%
My child is happy
92%
Good range of subjects
90%
My child makes good progress
87%
School has high expectations
86%
Progress is communicated
85%
I'd recommend this school
83%
Behaviour is good
81%
School supports development
71%
School responds to concerns
59%
School keeps me informed
58%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British82.5%
White Other4.8%
Black African3.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Mixed Other1.1%
Black Other0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Other0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Asian Other0.4%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Indian0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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51.60496, 0.50837 · SS12 0LZ
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN139181
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.bromfords.essex.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is The Bromfords School rated by Ofsted?
The Bromfords School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 October 2024.
Is The Bromfords School a good school?
The Bromfords School scores 14.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 14% 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 The Bromfords School?
Based on 132 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Bromfords School receives a satisfaction score of 77% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at The Bromfords School in GCSEs?
The Bromfords School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 35.9. 52% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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