The Coopers' Company and Coborn School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Christian |
| Address | St Mary's Lane Upminster Essex RM14 3HS |
| Phone | 01708250500 |
| Reference Number | 136600 |
The Coopers’ Company and Coborn School continues to perform well, maintaining its status as a good school since its last full inspection in 2013. The school fosters a supportive environment where pupils feel happy and safe, contributing to their positive behavior and relationships with staff. The curriculum is broad and ambitious, integrating various subjects that prepare students effectively for academic success and future career paths, particularly with an emphasis on careers advice in its recent updates to the PSHE curriculum.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1550 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.65%
Girls: 47.35% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 5.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 10.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 105 | 103 | 208 |
| 8 | 119 | 91 | 210 |
| 9 | 113 | 97 | 210 |
| 10 | 114 | 93 | 207 |
| 11 | 124 | 85 | 209 |
| 12 | 122 | 134 | 256 |
| 13 | 119 | 131 | 250 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 65.4% |
| White, Other | 7% |
| Indian | 4.2% |
| African | 4.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.1% |
| Asian, Other | 2.9% |
| White & Asian | 2.6% |
| Chinese | 1.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% |
| Unclassified | 0.8% |
| Caribbean | 0.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.7% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 21 Sep 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 21 Sep 2022 | School inspection |
| 23 May 2017 | Short inspection |
| 13 Mar 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| Previously as The Coopers' Company and Coborn School | |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 19 May 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 19 May 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 28 Feb 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Feb 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Feb 2003 | Full inspection |
| 03 Feb 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Supportive and friendly school environment.
- Ambitious and broad curriculum offering a wide range of subjects.
- Strong focus on literacy and reading support for pupils.
- Effective management and support for staff development.
- Positive relationships between pupils and staff.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent checking of pupils' understanding across some subjects.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 58.2 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 71.3% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 83.3% |
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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UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 39.27 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 39.21 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | B | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | B | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 16.5% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 276 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 201 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 294 | 45 |
Previous Years
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