Doucecroft School - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Doucecroft School
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Doucecroft School
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- Eight Ash Green CO6 3QL
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Based on the inspection date: 25 February 2025
Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Early years provision | Insufficient Evidence |
| Sixth-form provision | Insufficient Evidence |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
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Behaviour and Attitudes: Staff help pupils well to develop strategies to regulate their behaviour; most behave well
Academic Progress: Pupils begin to make progress academically but could achieve more highly
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Reading is taught individually with an emphasis on catching up
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Limited capacity for leaders to improve teaching affects student outcomes
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Mismatch between learning intentions and activities; need for high-quality teaching
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Therapy and education teams work closely with families; plans are implemented successfully
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Leadership stretched thinly; new appointments made for improvement
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Careers programme prepares pupils well for next steps academically
Support for SEND: Therapy and education teams create detailed plans for support, enhancing regulation and resilience
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Doucecroft School is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Essex, East of England.
It has 64 students from age 3-19 yr.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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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 | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 31.82% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 46.46% | 43.07% |
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 | - | 25.81% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 11.16% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 16.08% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.88 | 2.83 |
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 | - | 92.37% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 162 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 86.24% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 33.18% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | - | 30.26% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 8.17% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | - | 14.66% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.51% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.73% | 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 | - | 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 | 1.2 | 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 | 0% | 35.53% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 49.94% | 45.33% |
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 | 0% | 25.85% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 13.56% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 18.15% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.12 | 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 | - | 92.26% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 162 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 88.34% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 35.51% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 32.39% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 7.53% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 12.92% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.61% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.25% | 2.13% |
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 | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 30.57% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 47.05% | 43.41% |
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 | - | 26.86% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 11.81% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 17.83% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3 | 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 | - | 93.06% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 159 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 86.7% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 35.59% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 31.88% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 7.13% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 12.15% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.36% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.01% | 2.75% |
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 | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 32.08% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 48.68% | 42.62% |
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 | - | 24.74% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 11.8% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 16.86% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.1 | 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 | - | 87.55% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 165 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 74.08% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 33.04% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 32.82% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 6.18% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.37% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.55% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.03% | 2.05% |
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 | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 34.8% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 51.46% | 43.07% |
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 | - | 27.57% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 16.98% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 18.71% | 16.26% |
| 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 | - | 88.7% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 179 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 73.34% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 36.42% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 35.1% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 7.39% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.65% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.62% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3% | 2.45% |
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