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Mark Hall Academy
First Avenue, Harlow, CM17 9LR, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
10.1 / 100
Bottom 10%
Better than 10% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
843
Capacity
1,080
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
78%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 38.9, the school performs above the national average, ranking in the top 84% of schools in the UK. However, only 54% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, and the recent Ofsted rating of "Requires Improvement" indicates there are areas needing attention. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 65% recommending the school, suggesting a mixed experience for families.
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Last inspected: 4 March 2025Quality 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. | 38.9 | Bottom 16% 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%. | 54% | Bottom 20% 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%. | 30% | Bottom 17% 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%. | 14% | Bottom 10% 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%. | 6% | Bottom 10% UK |
Parent View (101 responses)
★★★★3.1
Good range of extra-curricular
85%
My child feels safe
76%
Good range of subjects
72%
School has high expectations
70%
My child is happy
68%
My child makes good progress
68%
Behaviour is good
66%
I'd recommend this school
65%
Progress is communicated
64%
School supports development
56%
School keeps me informed
47%
School responds to concerns
46%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British66.9%
White Other8.5%
Black African6.3%
Mixed Other3.4%
Other2.1%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
Black Other1.3%
Black Caribbean0.9%
Asian Other0.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Asian Indian0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
traveller_irish0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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51.77904, 0.13101 · CM17 9LR
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN148423
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.markhallacademy.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Mark Hall Academy rated by Ofsted?
Mark Hall Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 March 2025.
Is Mark Hall Academy a good school?
Mark Hall Academy scores 10.1/100 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.
What do parents say about Mark Hall Academy?
Based on 101 Ofsted Parent View responses, Mark Hall Academy receives a satisfaction score of 62% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Mark Hall Academy in GCSEs?
Mark Hall Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 38.9. 54% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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