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Bmat Stem Academy
Velizy Avenue, Harlow, Essex, CM20 3EZ, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
10.0 / 100
Bottom 10%
Better than 10% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
266
Ages
14–19
Gender
Mixed
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this school offers a supportive environment for students aged 14-19. Although the GCSE attainment scores show room for improvement, with 37% of pupils achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths, nearly half of the students progress to university. The school may not have a strong emphasis on the English Baccalaureate, which could be a consideration for parents looking for a more traditional academic pathway.
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Last inspected: 25 January 2023Quality 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. | 28.1 | Bottom 0% 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%. | 37% | Bottom 2% 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%. | 15% | Bottom 1% 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%. | 0% | Bottom 0% 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%. | 0% | Bottom 0% 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%. | 45% | 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%. | 0% | Below avg |
Based on 29 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British71.1%
White Other10.9%
Black African3.4%
Mixed Other2.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.9%
Mixed W+B African1.5%
Asian Other1.1%
Black Other1.1%
Black Caribbean1.1%
Other0.8%
Asian Pakistani0.8%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Location
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51.76953, 0.09928 · CM20 3EZ
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN145931
School typeUniversity technical college
Websitewww.bmatstemacademy.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Bmat Stem Academy rated by Ofsted?
Bmat Stem Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 January 2023.
Is Bmat Stem Academy a good school?
Bmat Stem Academy scores 10.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 10% 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 Bmat Stem Academy in GCSEs?
Bmat Stem Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 28.1. 37% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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