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Hall Mead School
- Secondary
- Havering RM14 1SF
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| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Pupils achieve well and are well prepared for the next stage of their learning.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils have consistently positive attitudes to their learning.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers benefit from a range of subject-specific training.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers are experts in their subject and present information clearly.
Strengths and Challenges: Staff are proud to work at this school; leaders help manage workload.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents play a key role in reviewing support for SEND.
Communication: The school uses Ofsted Parent View for feedback.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents and carers' views are gathered through discussions and surveys.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders intervene swiftly to meet high expectations, including around attendance.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders prioritize supporting all pupils and ensure personalized provision.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Staff respond swiftly and effectively to any concerns.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Leaders provide extensive resources for positive mental health.
Extracurricular Offerings: A 'freshers fair' encourages participation in a rich range of activities.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Activities are well matched to the school values.
Career Counselling Services: An extensive careers programme offers work experience and links with employers.
Preparation for Sixth Form: All pupils are well prepared for their next stage of education.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Dedicated staff swiftly identify needs ensuring appropriate support.
Subjects Offered: Pupils produce high-quality work in a broad range of subjects.
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Hall Mead School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 1069 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 52% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.3 | - | 16.5 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 52% | 98% | 45% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | - |
| 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 | -0.16 | 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 | 47.0 | 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% | 36.62% | 29.96% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 74% | 54.73% | 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 | 72% | 44.88% | 25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 23% | 15.35% | 10.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 36% | 24.19% | 15.47% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.40 | 3.27 | 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 | 94% | 89.81% | 90.52% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 190 | 137 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 85.14% | 84.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 48% | 41% | 32.75% |
| School sixth forms | 38% | 34.52% | 29.73% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 1.14% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 8.43% | 11.48% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.62% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 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 | 0.08 | 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 | 52.3 | 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 | 58% | 39.84% | 32.78% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 76% | 54.44% | 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 | 69% | 44.12% | 24.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 35% | 21% | 12.99% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 47% | 29.16% | 17.14% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.9 | 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% | 90.39% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 190 | 135 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 87.71% | 86.27% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 59% | 44.14% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 31% | 33.9% | 30.75% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 0.76% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 8.81% | 11.13% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 1.38% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 1.67% | 2.15% |
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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 | -0.08 | 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 | 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% 2 | 36.46% | 29.24% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 75% 1 | 53.83% | 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 | 55% | 38% | 25.76% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 22% 9 | 14.21% | 11.44% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 44% 1 | 22.92% | 16.45% |
| 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 | 98% | 89.47% | 90.21% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 186 | 131 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 83.53% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 23% | 28.41% | 33.3% |
| School sixth forms | 32% | 28.24% | 31.15% |
| Sixth form colleges | 34% | 19.06% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 7.82% | 11.19% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 3.71% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.24% | 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 | -0.15 | 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 | 48.3 | 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 | 48% 7 | 30.23% | 29.18% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 74% 2 | 46.14% | 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 | 73% | 35.73% | 24.69% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 31% 13 | 13.64% | 11.29% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 45% 3 | 21.36% | 15.97% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.62 | 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 | 96% | 83.69% | 84.86% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 192 | 130 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 76.75% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 28% | 24.38% | 28.32% |
| School sixth forms | - | 22.63% | 31.51% |
| Sixth form colleges | 38% | 17.63% | 9.07% |
| Other education destinations | - | 4.19% | 5.94% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 3.44% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.06% | 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 | 0.27 | 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 | 51.2 | 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 | 55% | 35.47% | 29.51% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 76% | 50.47% | 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 | 75% | 37.76% | 25.21% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 44% | 22.41% | 14.68% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 48% | 24.94% | 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 | 96% | 87.23% | 85.23% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 192 | 142 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 69.85% | 58.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 29% | 25.85% | 30.56% |
| School sixth forms | - | 24.54% | 32.11% |
| Sixth form colleges | 39% | 22.46% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.69% | 5.75% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 6.23% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.54% | 2.46% |
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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 Hall Mead School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
