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Gaynes School
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Gaynes School
- 3.4 (5 reviews)
- Secondary
- Havering RM14 3UX
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
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Academic Progress: Leaders ensure pupils achieve well.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are kind, considerate, and respectful.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers help pupils understand key concepts.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents appreciate 'quality teaching with quality pastoral care'.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Staff deal with any bullying quickly and effectively.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders constructed an ambitious curriculum.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils feel happy and safe; any bullying is dealt swiftly.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Leaders support mental health and emotional well-being; safeguarding is effective.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils enjoy a range of sports clubs.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Prefects act as role models.
Career Counselling Services: Workshops led by firefighters, lawyers, and Paralympians.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Needs of pupils with SEND are identified and met.
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Gaynes School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 377 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 62% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Welcome to the Gaynes School website, I am happy to say.
As a member of the Loxford School Trust, we have access to a hub of schools, including the Outstanding Loxford School, which enables our staff to provide instruction at the highest levels.
To prepare our students for the challenges of exams, social relations, and the workplace, we focus on the traditional principles of respect, discipline, and responsibility.
All of our students should discover their passion and be equipped with the means to follow their aspirations.
I consider it an honour to have the chance to lead Gaynes School in the years to come, and I look forward to working with you to make sure we get the best results for all of our students.
The focus of all we do is on the students, and by assisting them in developing the abilities and qualities that will give them real-life opportunities, we hope to provide them with all the foundations for success.
Students are expected to put in a lot of effort, do their best academically, develop 21st century skills, as well as the self-confidence and sense of purpose needed to succeed in today's fiercely competitive global society.
Gaynes School will offer a secure, yet demanding atmosphere where pupils can flourish.
To make sure that our students are content, safe, and challenged in everything they do at school, we will create a strong pastoral system and curriculum.
Gaynes School is an all-inclusive institution, and we take great delight in being a family.
To provide the best outcomes for every student in our school, we will collaborate closely with parents and the local community.
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As a member of the Loxford School Trust, we have access to a hub of schools, including the Outstanding Loxford School, which enables our staff to provide instruction at the highest levels.
To prepare our students for the challenges of exams, social relations, and the workplace, we focus on the traditional principles of respect, discipline, and responsibility.
All of our students should discover their passion and be equipped with the means to follow their aspirations.
I consider it an honour to have the chance to lead Gaynes School in the years to come, and I look forward to working with you to make sure we get the best results for all of our students.
The focus of all we do is on the students, and by assisting them in developing the abilities and qualities that will give them real-life opportunities, we hope to provide them with all the foundations for success.
Students are expected to put in a lot of effort, do their best academically, develop 21st century skills, as well as the self-confidence and sense of purpose needed to succeed in today's fiercely competitive global society.
Gaynes School will offer a secure, yet demanding atmosphere where pupils can flourish.
To make sure that our students are content, safe, and challenged in everything they do at school, we will create a strong pastoral system and curriculum.
Gaynes School is an all-inclusive institution, and we take great delight in being a family.
To provide the best outcomes for every student in our school, we will collaborate closely with parents and the local community.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Girls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.5 | - | 16.9 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 62% | 98% | 68% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | 11.00% |
| 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 | 0.23 | 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 | 51.8 | 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 | 62% | 36.62% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 77% | 54.73% | 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 | 85% | 44.88% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 31% | 15.35% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 51% | 24.19% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.80 | 3.27 | 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 | 96% | 89.81% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 67 | 137 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 85.14% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 34% | 41% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 58% | 34.52% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 1.14% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 8.43% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 2.62% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.33% | 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 | 0.86 | 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 | 59.6 | 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 | 75% | 39.84% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 87% | 54.44% | 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 | 94% | 44.12% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 60% | 21% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 75% | 29.16% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.7 | 3.4 | 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 | 97% | 90.76% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 92 | 135 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 96% | 87.71% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 53% | 44.14% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 39% | 33.9% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 0.76% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 8.81% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.38% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.67% | 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 | 0.36 | 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 | 52.8 | 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 | 60% | 36.46% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 77% | 53.83% | 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 | 15% | 38% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% | 14.21% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 10% | 22.92% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.42 | 3.27 | 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 | - | 89.47% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 131 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 83.53% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 28.41% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 28.24% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 19.06% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 7.82% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.71% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.24% | 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 | - | 30.23% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 46.14% | 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 | - | 35.73% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 13.64% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 21.36% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.84 | 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 | - | 83.69% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 130 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 76.75% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 24.38% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 22.63% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 17.63% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 4.19% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.44% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.06% | 2.05% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays & terms
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
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Gaynes School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
