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Hornchurch High School
Broadstone Road, Hornchurch, Essex, RM12 4AJ, Havering
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
69.9 / 100
Top 30%
Better than 70% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
717
Capacity
932
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
77%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong GCSE performance, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic achievement, particularly with an Attainment 8 score in the top 17% nationally. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths stands at 77%, and 61% reach grade 5 or above, indicating a strong foundation for further education. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 79% recommending the school, although the EBacc entry rate of 42% suggests there may be room for improvement in offering a broader curriculum.
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Last inspected: 22 January 2019Older 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. | 54.0 | Top 17% 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%. | 77% | Top 21% 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%. | 61% | Top 16% 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%. | 42% | Top 29% 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%. | 33% | Top 29% UK |
Parent View (103 responses)
★★★★★3.7
Good range of extra-curricular
91%
School has high expectations
87%
My child makes good progress
83%
Good range of subjects
83%
My child feels safe
82%
Behaviour is good
82%
Progress is communicated
80%
I'd recommend this school
79%
My child is happy
78%
School supports development
71%
School keeps me informed
70%
School responds to concerns
56%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British33.5%
White Other17.4%
Black African9.9%
Asian Bangladeshi5.3%
Asian Indian4.9%
Black Other3.2%
Asian Other3.1%
Asian Pakistani3.1%
Black Caribbean2.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.2%
Other2.2%
Mixed Other2.1%
Mixed W+B African2.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.8%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
traveller_irish0.3%
Location
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51.55872, 0.20060 · RM12 4AJ
School details
Local authorityHavering
RegionLondon
URN143946
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.hornchurchhigh.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Hornchurch High School rated by Ofsted?
Hornchurch High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 January 2019.
Is Hornchurch High School a good school?
Hornchurch High School scores 69.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 30% 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 Hornchurch High School?
Based on 103 Ofsted Parent View responses, Hornchurch High School receives a satisfaction score of 75% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Hornchurch High School in GCSEs?
Hornchurch High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 54.0. 77% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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