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Thorpe Hall School
- All-through
- Southend-on-Sea SS1 3RD
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Academic Progress: Pupils make good progress across all levels, including extracurricular activities
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils show excellent respect, tolerance, and positive learning attitudes
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: SEND students receive additional specialist help; progress is regularly tracked
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Teaching staff are committed with clear direction, enabling good pupil progress
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Focus on consistent challenge and high expectations needed for senior pupils
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: High priority given to safeguarding; concerns addressed promptly
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Mature understanding of moral responsibility amongst pupils
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Thorpe Hall School is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Essex, East of England.
It has 508 students from age 2-16 yr.
Tuition fee £3,240 to £5,028 for the highest grade offered.
At this school, 58% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
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Co-educational, independent, non-selective Thorpe Hall School has small class sizes, first-rate facilities, and exceptional Key Stage 2, 11+, and GCSE scores.
Our students have a pleasant and good school experience that is full of variety and opportunities for them to be challenged, helped, and succeeded.
We put a strong emphasis on teaching students how to learn and how to develop the skills they need to become lifelong learners so they may always be their best, no matter where life takes them.
The 1925-founded Thorpe Hall is a progressive institution that upholds the virtues of diligence, decency, and respect.
The Independent School's Inspectorate gave us a perfect review for our most recent comprehensive inspection.
The Independent Schools Association has recognised the school for excellence and innovation in senior provision, excellence and innovation in early years, and innovative use of ICT to assist learning.
For the past three years, The Sunday Times has rated Thorpe Hall among the top 100 prep schools in the UK, and in 2018 for Girls on Board, Thorpe Hall was a finalist for the Tes Wellbeing Initiative of the Year award.
Thorpe Hall is not-for-profit and has charitable status.
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Our students have a pleasant and good school experience that is full of variety and opportunities for them to be challenged, helped, and succeeded.
We put a strong emphasis on teaching students how to learn and how to develop the skills they need to become lifelong learners so they may always be their best, no matter where life takes them.
The 1925-founded Thorpe Hall is a progressive institution that upholds the virtues of diligence, decency, and respect.
The Independent School's Inspectorate gave us a perfect review for our most recent comprehensive inspection.
The Independent Schools Association has recognised the school for excellence and innovation in senior provision, excellence and innovation in early years, and innovative use of ICT to assist learning.
For the past three years, The Sunday Times has rated Thorpe Hall among the top 100 prep schools in the UK, and in 2018 for Girls on Board, Thorpe Hall was a finalist for the Tes Wellbeing Initiative of the Year award.
Thorpe Hall is not-for-profit and has charitable status.
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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 | - | 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 | 53.0 | 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 | 58% | 43.5% | 29.96% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 87% | 54.83% | 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 | 13% | 40.11% | 25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% | 22.11% | 10.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 7% | 27.44% | 15.47% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.28 | 3.58 | 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 | - | 91.31% | 90.52% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 136 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 87.5% | 84.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 28.88% | 32.75% |
| School sixth forms | - | 47.06% | 29.73% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.31% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | - | 11.31% | 11.48% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.44% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.38% | 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 | - | 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 | 55.6 | 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 | 64% | 49.41% | 32.78% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 87% | 59.76% | 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 | 23% | 39.65% | 24.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 21% | 26.94% | 12.99% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 21% | 31.59% | 17.14% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.6 | 3.95 | 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 | - | 90.13% | 90.39% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 134 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 87.94% | 86.27% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 28.06% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 49.25% | 30.75% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.25% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 10.44% | 11.13% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0.5% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.69% | 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 | - | 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 | 52.6 | 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 | 57% 4 | 39.63% | 29.24% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 84% 12 | 50.42% | 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 | 16% | 31.32% | 25.76% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 16% 9 | 18.11% | 11.44% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 16% 12 | 22.16% | 16.45% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.38 | 3.17 | 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 | - | 96.92% | 90.21% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 136 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 92.77% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 29.08% | 33.3% |
| School sixth forms | - | 49.23% | 31.15% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.15% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 14.23% | 11.19% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.15% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2% | 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 | - | 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 | 49.1 | 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 | 53% 5 | 44.94% | 29.18% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 72% 11 | 55.69% | 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 | 28% | 36% | 24.69% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 25% 22 | 24.56% | 11.29% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 28% 25 | 29.13% | 15.97% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.19 | 3.56 | 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 | - | 88% | 84.86% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 134 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 63.77% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 25.46% | 28.32% |
| School sixth forms | - | 49.92% | 31.51% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 9.07% |
| Other education destinations | - | 4.08% | 5.94% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.31% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.23% | 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 | - | 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 | 44.2 | 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 | 48% | 50% | 29.51% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 83% | 63.14% | 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 | 3% | 35.79% | 25.21% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 3% | 28.79% | 14.68% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 3% | 30% | 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 | - | 97.3% | 85.23% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 156 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 56.2% | 58.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 26.9% | 30.56% |
| School sixth forms | - | 60% | 32.11% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.7% | 5.75% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.4% | 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 | 24th Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
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