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Passmores Academy
- Secondary
- Harlow CM18 6JH
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make good progress over time because they work hard and are well taught.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are tolerant and respectful of others, and behave well.
Qualifications and Training: Newly qualified and trainee teachers describe a ‘family feel’ to the school. They are well supported by school leaders.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders provide innovative training that addresses areas needing improvement.
Strengths and Challenges: High-quality teaching in most areas despite teacher recruitment challenges.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents speak very highly of the school and most would recommend it.
Communication: Staff know pupils exceedingly well and parents indicated their children are safe, happy and well cared for.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: The principal's inspirational leadership ensures staff focus on raising aspirations.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have an accurate understanding of the school’s strengths and weaknesses and focus on the right priorities for development.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils do not tolerate bullying and are confident staff will help them resolve matters quickly.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Outstanding provision for personal development ensures no child is left behind. Relationships based on mutual trust flourish.
Extracurricular Offerings: A rich array of extra-curricular activities with high participation levels in sport, music, and drama clubs.
Career Counselling Services: High-quality careers information and guidance support pupils in making appropriate choices.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils who have special educational needs (SEN) and/or disabilities receive highly effective care and support.
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Passmores Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Essex, East of England.
It has 1204 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 28% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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The atmosphere at Passmores Academy is still bright and engaging. Having the incredible resources at our disposal in such a beautiful structure is undoubtedly a great honour for us, but that does not make us the greatest. You'll observe that while we continue to uphold the values of respect and constructive relationships, we embrace the cutting-edge technologies of the twenty-first century. We consider ourselves extremely fortunate to serve as this school's principals, and we'll all do everything in our power to "improve upon our best." If you have any questions, please stop by and ask them. Vic Goddard and Natalie Christie's email addresses are provided in case you need to contact us directly. If you have any general queries and are unsure who to address them to then you may contact our Assistant Principal Russell King who will endeavour to find an answer to your question. R. King may be reached at [email protected].
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
B
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16 | - | 16.1 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 28% | 98% | 21% |
| 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 | -0.53 | 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 | 28% | 31.82% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 45% | 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 | 11% | 25.81% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 3% | 11.16% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 5% | 16.08% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.08 | 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 | 93% | 92.37% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 236 | 162 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 86.24% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 67% | 33.18% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 14% | 30.26% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | SP | 8.17% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 14.66% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 2.51% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 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 | -0.61 | 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 | 41.2 | 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 | 33% | 35.53% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% | 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 | 11% | 25.85% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% | 13.56% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 6% | 18.15% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.3 | 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 | 91% | 92.26% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 206 | 162 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 88.34% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 66% | 35.51% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 19% | 32.39% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 7.53% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 12.92% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 1.61% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.25% | 2.13% |
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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 | -0.52 | 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 | 42.7 | 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 | 33% 7 | 30.57% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 53% 3 | 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 | 19% | 26.86% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% | 11.81% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 8% 3 | 17.83% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.05 | 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 | 201 | 159 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 86.7% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 75% | 35.59% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 11% | 31.88% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 7.13% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 12.15% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 3.36% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 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 | -0.59 | 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 | 39.7 | 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 | 26% 6 | 32.08% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 50% 2 | 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 | 24% | 24.74% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% 12 | 11.8% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 11% 9 | 16.86% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.04 | 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 | 195 | 165 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 74.08% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 70% | 33.04% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 17% | 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 | 4% | 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 | -0.4 | 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 | 41.2 | 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 | 32% | 34.8% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 52% | 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 | 46% | 27.57% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 16% | 16.98% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 20% | 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 | 98% | 88.7% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 179 | 179 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 96% | 73.34% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 84% | 36.42% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 11% | 35.1% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 7.39% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.65% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 9% | 5.62% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 3% | 2.45% |
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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
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Passmores Academy
Local authority ratio 20 : 1