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Brentwood County High School
Seven Arches Road, Brentwood, Essex, CM14 4JF, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
38.1 / 100
Bottom 38%
Better than 38% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,103
Capacity
1,405
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
79%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 43.2, placing it in the top 64% nationally. While 62% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, there is room for improvement in the percentage of students progressing to top-third universities, currently at 7%. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-18, with a commendable focus on preparing them for further education.
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Last inspected: 7 June 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal 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. | 43.2 | Bottom 36% 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%. | 62% | Bottom 40% 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%. | 43% | Bottom 47% 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%. | 50% | Bottom 49% 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%. | 21% | Bottom 49% 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%. | 58% | 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%. | 7% | Below avg |
Based on 109 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British60.2%
Black African12.1%
White Other8.3%
Mixed Other3.4%
Black Other2.6%
Asian Indian2.4%
Other1.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Asian Other1.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.9%
Asian Pakistani0.8%
Black Caribbean0.6%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Location
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51.61618, 0.30848 · CM14 4JF
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN145474
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Brentwood County High School rated by Ofsted?
Brentwood County High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 June 2022.
Is Brentwood County High School a good school?
Brentwood County High School scores 38.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 38% 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 Brentwood County High School in GCSEs?
Brentwood County High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.2. 62% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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