Mayflower High School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Stock Road Billericay Essex CM12 0RT |
| Phone | 01277623171 |
| Reference Number | 137048 |
Mayflower High School is currently rated as requiring improvement overall, following its first routine inspection since the pandemic. Although many pupils are happy and feel supported, there are notable inconsistencies in the quality of education delivered, particularly in Years 7 to 11. The school has strong provisions for personal development and good sixth-form education, but challenges persist in behavior management and curriculum delivery. Leaders are aware of these issues and are working to rebuild trust and improve engagement with parents, following a troubling period for the school.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1620 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.84%
Girls: 47.16% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 9.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 20.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 140 | 128 | 268 |
| 8 | 143 | 126 | 269 |
| 9 | 152 | 108 | 260 |
| 10 | 133 | 136 | 269 |
| 11 | 146 | 123 | 269 |
| 12 | 75 | 77 | 152 |
| 13 | 67 | 66 | 133 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 84.6% |
| White, Other | 3.8% |
| African | 3.6% |
| Indian | 1.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1% |
| Mixed, Other | 1% |
| White & Asian | 0.9% |
| Unclassified | 0.8% |
| Asian, Other | 0.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| Last Report Date | 28 Mar 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 28 Mar 2023 | School inspection: |
| 08 Mar 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 24 Jan 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 13 May 2009 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Mayflower High School | |
| 13 May 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Nov 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 05 Nov 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 20 Jun 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Jun 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Mar 2001 | Full inspection |
| 26 Mar 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils generally have a positive attitude to their learning.
- The school provides a broad curriculum with well-designed plans.
- Good understanding of diversity and acceptance among pupils.
- Pupils access strong pastoral care.
- The sixth form offers high-quality education with expert subject knowledge.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent delivery of the intended curriculum by some teachers.
- Variability in checking pupil understanding, particularly for those with SEND.
- Disruption to learning due to a small number of pupils' inappropriate behavior.
- Low attendance and punctuality among sixth-form 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 47.6 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 46.5% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 63.6% |
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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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 | 33.74 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 34.28 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C+ | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C+ | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 8% |
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| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 165 | 27 |
| Third Preference | 137 | 15 |
| From another Local Authority | 5 | 0 |
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