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Ortu Hassenbrook Academy
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Ortu Hassenbrook Academy
- Secondary
- Thurrock SS17 0NS
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Based on the inspection date: 03 October 2023
Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Academic Progress: Most lessons develop pupils’ knowledge well, but not all pupils achieve as well as they should.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils behave well, but some lessons are disrupted by poor behaviour.
Strengths and Challenges: Quality of teaching varies, with some lessons not engaging pupils due to difficulty level.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can give feedback via Ofsted Parent View and school events like ‘grandparents' evening’.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders support staff with training and improvements to curriculum and pastoral system.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Well-considered improvements to the curriculum and pastoral system.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying sometimes happens, but teachers make it stop.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Clear expectations of behaviour and attendance are helping improve overall conduct.
Extracurricular Offerings: Broad range of trips, visits, and clubs including musical theatre and Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.
Career Counselling Services: Well-planned careers program including mock interview day for Year 11.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Lessons are not always adapted to meet the needs of pupils with SEND.
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Ortu Hassenbrook Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Essex, East of England.
It has 691 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 31% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
C+
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B-
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C
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Inadequate |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Boys | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.6 | 19.3 | 15 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 31% | 98% | 33% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | 11.50% |
| 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 | -0.58 | 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 | 36.8 | 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 | 31% | 29.69% | 29.96% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 45% | 43.19% | 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 | 15% | 29.94% | 25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 2% | 11.63% | 10.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 5% | 17.25% | 15.47% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.03 | 2.69 | 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 | 91% | 85.67% | 90.52% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 117 | 162 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 81% | 78.58% | 84.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 64% | 46.33% | 32.75% |
| School sixth forms | 15% | 24.67% | 29.73% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 0.5% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 7.25% | 11.48% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.25% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 9% | 4.75% | 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 | -0.81 | 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 | 36.4 | 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 | 26% | 33.67% | 32.78% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 48% | 48.07% | 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 | 21% | 33.73% | 24.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% | 15.67% | 12.99% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 13% | 21.47% | 17.14% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.06 | 3.05 | 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% | 85.67% | 90.39% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 112 | 155 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 81.5% | 86.27% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 68% | 54.17% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 17% | 23.33% | 30.75% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 0.58% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 3.33% | 11.13% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 1.83% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.58% | 2.15% |
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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 | -0.29 | 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 | 40.2 | 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 | 34% 11 | 27.08% | 29.24% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% 4 | 43.62% | 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% | 31.46% | 25.76% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 17% 9 | 9.92% | 11.44% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 27% 10 | 16.23% | 16.45% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.67 | 2.72 | 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 | 88% | 85% | 90.21% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 92 | 131 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 75% | 77.36% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 67% | 49.73% | 33.3% |
| School sixth forms | 8% | 19.55% | 31.15% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 2.18% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 5.64% | 11.19% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 3.55% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 8% | 3.91% | 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 | -0.38 | 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 | 39.1 | 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 | 45% 18 | 30.25% | 29.18% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 61% 12 | 47.08% | 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 | 51% | 34.33% | 24.69% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% 4 | 8.58% | 11.29% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 17% 3 | 16.83% | 15.97% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.55 | 2.87 | 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 | - | 84.3% | 84.86% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 140 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 78.5% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 24.3% | 28.32% |
| School sixth forms | - | 18.6% | 31.51% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 24.6% | 9.07% |
| Other education destinations | - | 7.8% | 5.94% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.2% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.3% | 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 | -0.41 | 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 | 39.2 | 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 | 27% | 31.64% | 29.51% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 49% | 49.82% | 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 | 26% | 35.55% | 25.21% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% | 17.18% | 14.68% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 14% | 19.27% | 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 | - | 84.11% | 85.23% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 157 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 58.67% | 58.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 29.22% | 30.56% |
| School sixth forms | - | 16% | 32.11% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 28.22% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0% | 5.75% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.89% | 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 Ortu Hassenbrook Academy
Local authority ratio 20 : 1