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Helena Romanes School and Sixth Form Centre
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Helena Romanes School and Sixth Form Centre
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- Great Dunmow CM6 2AU
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Academic Progress: Pupils achieve well over time with a curriculum adapted to meet their needs.
Behaviour and Attitudes: The vast majority of pupils behave well and treat each other with respect.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Staff provide skilled support and guidance for pupils needing help with well-being or behavior.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers adapt teaching to ensure all pupils can access the learning.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Effective questioning and useful feedback help build pupil knowledge well.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Strong subject knowledge in the sixth form; teachers help students improve study skills.
Communication with Parents: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View to give opinions or find out others’ views.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents showed engagement with 260 responses to online survey during inspection.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Teachers take action which makes bullying stop; pastoral leaders work persistently with pupils.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Leaders have identified key knowledge for the curriculum, providing useful support and high-quality training for staff.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Pupils say that there is some bullying, but teachers take action which makes it stop.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: The vast majority of pupils behave well and treat each other with respect.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Staff are skilled in providing support and guidance for pupils who need help with their well-being or behavior.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: There are many clubs, including art, music, and a range of sports.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Trips develop pupils' knowledge and interest in the wider world.
Career Counselling Services: The school has a comprehensive careers programme; Year 10 pupils take part in work experience.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Students in the sixth form are taught to study effectively and organise themselves.
Support for SEND: Teachers adapt their teaching to ensure that pupils with SEND can access the learning.
Subjects Offered: The sixth form offers a wide range of subjects; secondary teachers teach PE and Spanish to primary pupils.
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Helena Romanes School and Sixth Form Centre is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Essex, East of England.
It has 1287 students from age 4-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 46% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
87.00% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good 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 | -0.30 | 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 | 45.1 | 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 | 46% | 31.55% | 29.96% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% | 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 | 36% | 25.59% | 25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% | 11.07% | 10.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 27% | 15.95% | 15.47% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.88 | 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 | 94% | 92.33% | 90.52% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 207 | 160 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 86.27% | 84.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 41% | 32.95% | 32.75% |
| School sixth forms | 43% | 29.94% | 29.73% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 8.09% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 15.34% | 11.48% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 2.48% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 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 | -0.11 | 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 | 49 | 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% | 35.22% | 32.78% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 71% | 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 | 44% | 25.63% | 24.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 26% | 13.44% | 12.99% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 35% | 17.99% | 17.14% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.31 | 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 | 98% | 92.22% | 90.39% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 210 | 160 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 88.33% | 86.27% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 36% | 35.13% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 51% | 32.18% | 30.75% |
| Sixth form colleges | 4% | 7.45% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 13.59% | 11.13% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 1.59% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 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 | -0.35 | 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 | 44.7 | 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 | 36% 4 | 30.29% | 29.24% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% 7 | 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 | 54% | 26.61% | 25.76% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% 3 | 11.7% | 11.44% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 27% 2 | 17.67% | 16.45% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.79 | 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 | 96% | 93.15% | 90.21% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 211 | 157 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 86.86% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 38% | 35.15% | 33.3% |
| School sixth forms | 44% | 31.48% | 31.15% |
| Sixth form colleges | SP | 7.04% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 13.23% | 11.19% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 3.32% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 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 | -0.24 | 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 | 44.3 | 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 | 32% 12 | 31.76% | 29.18% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 58% 10 | 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 | 54% | 24.5% | 24.69% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% 13 | 11.69% | 11.29% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 29% 3 | 16.7% | 15.97% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.85 | 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 | 94% | 86.42% | 84.86% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 212 | 163 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 73.12% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 26% | 32.61% | 28.32% |
| School sixth forms | 52% | 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 | 4% | 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 | -0.16 | 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 | 47.2 | 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 | 44% | 34.43% | 29.51% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% | 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 | 56% | 27.28% | 25.21% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 28% | 16.8% | 14.68% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 32% | 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 | 96% | 87.47% | 85.23% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 250 | 177 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 72.32% | 58.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 34% | 35.92% | 30.56% |
| School sixth forms | 55% | 34.61% | 32.11% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 7.29% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.6% | 5.75% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 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 | 30.05 | 30.27 | 29.99 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 29.33 | 29.45 | 29.55 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 6.70% | 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 | 69 | 171 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 45% | 52.72% | 58.59% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 9% | 8.09% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 31% | 25.34% | 21.14% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 10% | 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 | 33.12 | 32.48 | 33.4 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.58 | 30.51 | 32.48 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 3.7% | 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 | 62 | 208 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 50% | 54.93% | 60.66% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 6.96% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 33% | 22.96% | 17.72% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 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 | 23.28 1 | 28.53 | 29.38 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 22.05 2 | 28.97 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 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 | 79 | 210 | 231 |
| Students staying in education | 33% | 50.44% | 57.28% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 10.02% | 7.78% |
| Students entering employment | 47% | 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 | 22.37 2 | 28.93 | 29.02 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 24.28 3 | 29.63 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 4.3% | 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 | 26 | 39.8% | 31.48% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 8.42% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 34% | 23.62% | 15.8% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 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 | 24.84 | 25.31 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 27.52 | 27.52 | 27.74 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 2.4% | 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 | 8 | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 12 | 46.42% | 36.22% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 16% | 8.63% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 18% | 25.26% | 20.04% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 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 Helena Romanes School and Sixth Form Centre
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
