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The Bromfords School and Sixth Form College
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- Basildon SS12 0LZ
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Based on the inspection date: 29 November 2022
Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Requires Improvement |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Requires Improvement |
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Academic Progress: Pupils do not always learn well or make the progress they should due to inconsistent teaching.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Staff try to address behaviour issues but are not consistent, leading to low-level disruption. Some pupils worry about bullying.
Qualifications and Training: Some teachers lack the subject knowledge and expertise needed to teach effectively.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders' monitoring of teachers' subject expertise has not been precise enough.
Strengths and Challenges: There is variability in teaching quality due to gaps in subject expertise, particularly for non-specialist teachers.
Opportunities for Involvement: Limited information on parent involvement opportunities.
Communication: New approach to SEND provision needs better communication with parents.
Parent Satisfaction: Some parents have concerns about how well their child’s needs are met.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders need to ensure staff consistently apply the behaviour policy and that all pupils treat each other with tolerance and respect.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Trust leaders have stabilized the leadership team, but plans to improve the quality of provision are still in early stages.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Staff try to address bullying, but some pupils remain concerned about intolerant attitudes.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Work to embed positive pupil relationships has not had enough impact.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils enjoy engaging in enrichment opportunities like the Duke of Edinburgh Award.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Sixth-form students feel their opportunities beyond the academic curriculum are more limited.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils receive appropriate careers support using the Gatsby benchmarks.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Support and guidance for sixth-form students need improvement beyond academics.
Managing and Supporting SEND: New approach to SEND provision is not yet having sufficient impact, and some parents have concerns.
Subjects Offered: Pupils drop a subject at the end of Year 8; the number entering the EBacc pathway at key stage 4 is improving.
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The Bromfords School and Sixth Form College is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Essex, East of England.
It has 1118 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 28% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
93.30% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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The Bromfords School and Sixth Form College is pleased to have you. Our school is now rated as "Good," but we want to improve. We are all quite proud of this institution of learning. Our most valuable resource is our kids. They continue to do well in school, flourish at the many opportunities we provide, and represent us well both inside and outside of the classroom. We have a large team of teaching and associate staff focused on supporting the progress of our students and we are committed to working closely with our parents, carers and the wider community in order to ensure a coordinated approach to our students' learning and development. We think that preparing our pupils to function as citizens in a society that is undergoing rapid change is our primary goal. They must possess the appropriate aptitude, wisdom, fortitude, and credentials. Additionally, we must give them a variety of chances, both inside and outside the classroom, to grow these critical qualities that will equip them for the coming phase of their lives. Our website is made to give parents, teachers, and other carers important information. Additionally, it seeks to convey an impression of "life" at our institution. I sincerely hope you find it to be a valuable tool. You should click on the links to our newsletters and social media feeds. Most importantly, don't miss the chance to stop by one of our many open mornings or one of the numerous school activities that take place throughout the year.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
C+
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 14-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.3 | - | 17.6 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 28% | 98% | 23% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 0.00% | 35.00% | 0.00% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.42 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 38.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 28% | 31.55% | 29.96% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 49% | 46.08% | 42.99% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 10% | 25.59% | 25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 1% | 11.07% | 10.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 4% | 15.95% | 15.47% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.16 | 2.86 | 2.82 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 89% | 92.33% | 90.52% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 148 | 160 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 86.27% | 84.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 42% | 32.95% | 32.75% |
| School sixth forms | 39% | 29.94% | 29.73% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 8.09% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 15.34% | 11.48% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.48% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 3.69% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.89 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 35.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 27% | 35.22% | 32.78% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 46% | 49.51% | 45.26% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 12% | 25.63% | 24.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% | 13.44% | 12.99% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 7% | 17.99% | 17.14% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.95 | 3.09 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 92.22% | 90.39% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 170 | 160 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 88.33% | 86.27% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 50% | 35.13% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 39% | 32.18% | 30.75% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 7.45% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 13.59% | 11.13% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 1.59% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.23% | 2.15% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.62 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 36 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 20% 6 | 30.29% | 29.24% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 43% 5 | 46.61% | 43.34% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 3% | 26.61% | 25.76% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 11.7% | 11.44% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 17.67% | 16.45% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.85 | 2.97 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 93.15% | 90.21% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 169 | 157 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 86.86% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 43% | 35.15% | 33.3% |
| School sixth forms | 40% | 31.48% | 31.15% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 7.04% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 13.23% | 11.19% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 3.32% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.98% | 2.76% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.44 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 38.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 26% 7 | 31.76% | 29.18% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 48% 12 | 48.21% | 42.58% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 6% | 24.5% | 24.69% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 3% | 11.69% | 11.29% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 4% 1 | 16.7% | 15.97% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.09 | 3.07 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 86.42% | 84.86% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 201 | 163 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 73.12% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 39% | 32.61% | 28.32% |
| School sixth forms | 41% | 32.39% | 31.51% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 6.1% | 9.07% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.32% | 5.94% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 3.51% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 2.99% | 2.06% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.09 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 33% | 34.43% | 29.51% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% | 50.91% | 43.04% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 7% | 27.28% | 25.21% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 3% | 16.8% | 14.68% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 3% | 18.51% | 16.23% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 87.47% | 85.23% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 225 | 177 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 72.32% | 58.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 49% | 35.92% | 30.56% |
| School sixth forms | 41% | 34.61% | 32.11% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 7.29% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.6% | 5.75% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 5.54% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.96% | 2.46% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 27.21 | 30.27 | 29.99 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 31.67 | 29.45 | 29.55 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.00% | 10.62% | 13.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 58 | 171 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 31% | 52.72% | 58.59% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 8.09% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 42% | 25.34% | 21.14% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 19% | 10.08% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 31.58 | 32.48 | 33.4 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.31 | 30.51 | 32.48 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 23.1% | 12.97% | 17.69% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 73 | 208 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 41% | 54.93% | 60.66% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 10% | 6.96% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 33% | 22.96% | 17.72% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 11% | 11.11% | 10.7% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 26.09 4 | 28.53 | 29.38 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 28.84 4 | 28.97 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 8.7% | 10.48% | 13.04% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 84 | 210 | 231 |
| Students staying in education | 51% | 50.44% | 57.28% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 17% | 10.02% | 7.78% |
| Students entering employment | 23% | 25.79% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 8.33% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 30.75 3 | 28.93 | 29.02 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.40 | 29.63 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 12.0% | 10.8% | 13.34% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 17 | 39.8% | 31.48% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 15% | 8.42% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 27% | 23.62% | 15.8% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 3.76% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 27.63 | 25.31 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.39 | 27.52 | 27.74 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 17.9% | 9.13% | 12.63% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 18 | 46.42% | 36.22% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 16% | 8.63% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 35% | 25.26% | 20.04% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4.7% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Bromfords School and Sixth Form College
Local authority ratio 20 : 1