The Brittons Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Ford Lane Rainham Essex RM13 7BB |
| Phone | 01708630002 |
| Reference Number | 136576 |
The Brittons Academy has made significant improvements since its previous inspection, moving from an inadequate rating to a good overall effectiveness rating. Students express pride in their school, highlighting the strong support from staff and good relationships among peers. The school provides a broad and well-structured curriculum that prepares students for their future education, with high expectations set for academic achievement, particularly for students with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 711 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.63%
Girls: 49.37% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 37.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 30.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 84 | 56 | 140 |
| 8 | 74 | 71 | 145 |
| 9 | 72 | 64 | 136 |
| 10 | 65 | 82 | 147 |
| 11 | 65 | 78 | 143 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 47.1% |
| White, Other | 11.7% |
| Asian, Other | 9% |
| African | 5.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.3% |
| Caribbean | 1.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% |
| White & Asian | 1% |
| Unclassified | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.1% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 05 Oct 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 05 Oct 2022 | School inspection: |
| 29 Jun 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 27 Jan 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 29 Sep 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 03 Jul 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Dec 2018 | Monitoring visit |
| 23 May 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Mar 2016 | Monitoring visit |
| 03 Jun 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Nov 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 03 Apr 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 04 Dec 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Jun 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 29 Sep 2010 | Monitoring visit |
| Previously as Brittons School and Technology College | |
| 29 Sep 2010 | Monitoring visit |
| 10 Jun 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Jun 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Nov 2006 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 15 Nov 2006 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 03 May 2005 | Inspection |
| 03 May 2005 | Inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils are proud to attend the academy and feel well looked after.
- Staff provide strong support for pupil well-being and academic needs.
- The school has high expectations for academic achievements.
- The curriculum is broad and well-structured with progressive learning.
- Students receive effective support in reading and literacy development.
- Positive relationships and respectful behaviour are encouraged.
- Strong provision for SEND pupils ensures access to the full curriculum.
Areas for Improvement
- Some teachers do not check pupils' knowledge with precision, leading to gaps.
- Limited participation in co-curricular activities among students.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 39.5 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 27.9% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 45.7% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 91 | 14 |
| Third Preference | 32 | 2 |
| From another Local Authority | 48 | 24 |
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