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Great Baddow High School
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- Great Baddow CM2 9RZ
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| Previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Students make good progress; GCSE results are above the national average.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Students behave well, are courteous and feel safe; bullying is rare.
Qualifications and Training: High expectations from teachers lead to good student achievement.
Current Educational Practices: Regular observations and developmental feedback ensure high teaching standards.
Strengths and Challenges: Strong support programs in place, but need more independent learning opportunities.
Communication: Parents receive regular updates on their child's progress.
Parent Satisfaction: Overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents on student progress and safety.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can engage through online questionnaires and letters.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: School leaders effectively manage conflicts and have high expectations.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Focused plans and interventions are in place to enhance student outcomes.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Effective systems ensure safety; bullying is rare and handled quickly.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Positive ethos and inclusive community promote strong welfare.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of sporting activities and over 300 fixtures available.
Subjects Offered: GCSE results are notably high in subjects like art, German, mathematics, and science.
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Great Baddow High School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Essex, East of England.
It has 1529 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 60% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
98.90% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Great Baddow High School is a successful, secure, and welcoming 11–18 school, and we are quite proud of it.
I hope you will find the information on this page useful, whether you are a future parent or thinking about applying for a job.
But if you really want to understand our school, I also urge you to come visit us throughout the school day.
We would be happy to tour you around our inviting website so you may observe students and teachers collaborating in well-equipped, specialty classrooms while utilising cutting-edge tools and resources.
We want to help students reach their full potential, both academically and as confident, all-around people. We also care deeply about the staff's ongoing professional development.
A large portion of our students go on to our Sixth Form, where they are joined by students from other schools.
A centre of excellence, Great Baddow High School bills itself as a "Specialist Science and Sports College."
We provide students with a top-notch science education that is stimulating and challenging.
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I hope you will find the information on this page useful, whether you are a future parent or thinking about applying for a job.
But if you really want to understand our school, I also urge you to come visit us throughout the school day.
We would be happy to tour you around our inviting website so you may observe students and teachers collaborating in well-equipped, specialty classrooms while utilising cutting-edge tools and resources.
We want to help students reach their full potential, both academically and as confident, all-around people. We also care deeply about the staff's ongoing professional development.
A large portion of our students go on to our Sixth Form, where they are joined by students from other schools.
A centre of excellence, Great Baddow High School bills itself as a "Specialist Science and Sports College."
We provide students with a top-notch science education that is stimulating and challenging.
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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 | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.8 | - | 18.1 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 60% | 98% | 39% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 11.50% | 35.00% | 11.40% |
| 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 | 0.22 | 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 | 53.2 | 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 | 60% | 31.82% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 79% | 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 | 23% | 25.81% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% | 11.16% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 20% | 16.08% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.65 | 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 | 97% | 92.37% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 240 | 162 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 86.24% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 31% | 33.18% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 55% | 30.26% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 5% | 8.17% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 14.66% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.51% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 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 | 0.06 | 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 | 51.4 | 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 | 52% | 35.53% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 76% | 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 | 22% | 25.85% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% | 13.56% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 19% | 18.15% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.4 | 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 | 96% | 92.26% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 231 | 162 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 88.34% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 42% | 35.51% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 46% | 32.39% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 3% | 7.53% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 12.92% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 1.61% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 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 | 0.01 | 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 | 48.4 | 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 | 44% 6 | 30.57% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% 5 | 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 | 21% | 26.86% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% 3 | 11.81% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 16% 4 | 17.83% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.21 | 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 | 95% | 93.06% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 220 | 159 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 86.7% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 36% | 35.59% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 47% | 31.88% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 4% | 7.13% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 12.15% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 3.36% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 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 | 0.19 | 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 | 51.7 | 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 | 50% 1 | 32.08% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 74% 1 | 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 | 14% | 24.74% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% 6 | 11.8% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 12% 3 | 16.86% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.41 | 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 | 96% | 87.55% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 221 | 165 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 74.08% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 32% | 33.04% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 51% | 32.82% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 6.18% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.37% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 3.55% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 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 | -0.08 | 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 | 48.4 | 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 | 51% | 34.8% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 73% | 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 | 21% | 27.57% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% | 16.98% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 15% | 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 | 95% | 88.7% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 230 | 179 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 73.34% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 37% | 36.42% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 47% | 35.1% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 3% | 7.39% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 3.65% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 10% | 5.62% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 3% | 2.45% |
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 | 33.27 | 30.27 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.16 | 29.45 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 11.50% | 10.62% | 13.67% |
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 | 127 | 171 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 58% | 52.72% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 14% | 8.09% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 24% | 25.34% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 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 | 32.27 | 32.48 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 31.24 | 30.51 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 10.0% | 12.97% | 17.7% |
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 | 121 | 208 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 60% | 54.93% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 6.96% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 24% | 22.96% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 3% | 11.11% | 10.69% |
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 | 30.27 2 | 28.53 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30.98 4 | 28.97 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 8.8% | 10.48% | 13.07% |
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 | 106 | 210 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 58% | 50.44% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 10.02% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 25% | 25.79% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 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 | 32.27 4 | 28.93 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.40 2 | 29.63 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 11.6% | 10.8% | 13.37% |
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 | 20 | 39.8% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 8.42% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 24% | 23.62% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 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 | 28.28 | 25.31 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.91 | 27.52 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 8.5% | 9.13% | 12.64% |
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 | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 25 | 46.42% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 17% | 8.63% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 28% | 25.26% | 20.03% |
| 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
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Great Baddow High School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
