Emerson Park Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Wych Elm Road Hornchurch Essex RM11 3AD |
| Phone | 01708475285 |
| Reference Number | 137414 |
Emerson Park Academy is performing well overall, maintaining a good standard of education since its previous inspection. Leaders have set high expectations for students and established an ambitious curriculum, ensuring that pupils feel valued and safe within a positive school culture. Recent improvements in behavior have led to a calm and respectful environment, while extracurricular activities are also returning post-COVID-19, further enriching the students' experiences. However, there are concerns regarding attendance and the percentage of pupils undertaking modern foreign languages, which the school currently is addressing effectively.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1034 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 55.22%
Girls: 44.78% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 21.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 16.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 112 | 96 | 208 |
| 8 | 113 | 94 | 207 |
| 9 | 124 | 80 | 204 |
| 10 | 115 | 92 | 207 |
| 11 | 107 | 101 | 208 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 63.1% |
| White, Other | 9.2% |
| African | 5.1% |
| Indian | 3.3% |
| Asian, Other | 2.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.3% |
| White & Asian | 2.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.9% |
| Unclassified | 1.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% |
| Chinese | 0.9% |
| Caribbean | 0.8% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 21 Jun 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 21 Jun 2022 | School inspection: |
| 21 Sep 2016 | Short inspection |
| 07 May 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 09 Nov 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Jun 2009 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Emerson Park School | |
| 03 Jun 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Mar 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 19 Mar 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 07 Jun 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jun 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Sep 2000 | Full inspection |
| 25 Sep 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- High expectations set by leaders and governors for pupils.
- Ambitious curriculum that covers all national curriculum subjects.
- Positive school culture with mutual respect among staff and pupils.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs.
- Well-structured personal, social, and health education programme.
- Strong commitment to improving attendance and addressing persistent absenteeism.
Areas for Improvement
- Low percentage of pupils studying modern foreign languages.
- High rates of persistent absence affecting some pupils' learning.
- Lack of a coordinated plan to develop teachers' subject knowledge.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 44.7 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 44.9% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 62.8% |
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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| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 150 | 39 |
| Third Preference | 143 | 19 |
| From another Local Authority | 19 | 5 |
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