Hedingham School and Sixth Form
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Yeldham Road Sible Hedingham Halstead Essex CO9 3QH |
| Phone | 01787460470 |
| Reference Number | 139153 |
Hedingham School and Sixth Form continues to maintain a good standard of education, showing a positive culture of respect and inclusivity among pupils. The school demonstrates a commitment to broadening pupils' experiences through extracurricular activities and effective career guidance. While leaders have responded proactively to improve curriculum delivery following past disappointing exam results, they recognize ongoing challenges in ensuring high uptake in language subjects and the effectiveness of personal development education, particularly in the sixth form.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1155 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.65%
Girls: 49.35% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 15.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 20.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 101 | 98 | 199 |
| 8 | 95 | 100 | 195 |
| 9 | 99 | 99 | 198 |
| 10 | 103 | 92 | 195 |
| 11 | 103 | 89 | 192 |
| 12 | 41 | 44 | 85 |
| 13 | 42 | 45 | 87 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 90% |
| White, Other | 2.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.2% |
| Unclassified | 1% |
| Mixed, Other | 1% |
| White & Asian | 0.7% |
| African | 0.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Asian, Other | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 02 Mar 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 02 Mar 2023 | School inspection |
| 07 Mar 2017 | Short inspection |
| 02 May 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Jan 2013 | Academy conversion letter |
| 09 May 2012 | Curriculum and development visit |
| Previously as Hedingham School and Sixth Form | |
| 09 May 2012 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 19 Jan 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Jan 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Mar 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 04 Mar 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 26 Sep 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Sep 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Jan 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 10 Jan 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 10 Nov 2003 | Full inspection |
| 10 Nov 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate politeness and respect, embodying school values.
- Positive relationships exist between pupils and staff.
- Effective curriculum design helps pupils build knowledge over time.
- Teachers identify misconceptions and provide useful feedback.
- Strong support for pupils with SEND leads to successful achievement.
Areas for Improvement
- Low uptake of languages at GCSE level impacts English Baccalaureate entry.
- Personal development curriculum lacks rigor and consistency in delivery.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 39.9 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 27.1% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 47.4% |
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 | 28.24 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 29.11 |
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 | 13.3% |
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| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 101 | 18 |
| Third Preference | 38 | 4 |
| From another Local Authority | 11 | 1 |
Previous Years
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| Staying in Education | |
| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
| Apprenticeships | |
| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
| Unknown |
| Name | Distance |
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de Vere Primary School
Kirby Hall Road, Castle Hedingham, Halstead, Essex, CO9 3EA |
0.59 miles |
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St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Sible Hedingham
School Road, Sible Hedingham, Halstead, Essex, CO9 3NR |
0.76 miles |
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St Giles' Church of England Primary School
Church Street, Great Maplestead, Halstead, Essex, CO9 2RG |
1.79 miles |
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St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Great Yeldham
Church Road, Great Yeldham, Halstead, Essex, CO9 4PT |
2.63 miles |
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St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Toppesfield
Church Lane, Toppesfield, Halstead, Essex, CO9 4DS |
2.83 miles |
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St Margaret's Preparatory School
Gosfield Hall Park, Halstead, CO9 1SE |
3.2 miles |
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Gosfield Community Primary School
The Street, Gosfield, Gosfield Community Primary School, Halstead, Essex, CO9 1ST |
3.23 miles |
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Holy Trinity Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Halstead
Beridge Road, Halstead, Essex, CO9 1JH |
3.35 miles |
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St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Halstead
Mathews Close, Halstead, Essex, CO9 2BH |
3.51 miles |
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Richard de Clare Community Academy
Parsonage Street, Halstead, Essex, CO9 2JT |
3.66 miles |
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Ridgewell Church of England Primary School
Church Lane, Ridgewell, Halstead, Essex, CO9 4SA |
4.4 miles |
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Belchamp St Paul Church of England Primary School
Vicarage Road, Belchamp St Paul, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 7BP |
4.62 miles |
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St John the Baptist Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Pebmarsh
The Street, Pebmarsh, Halstead, Essex, CO9 2NH |
4.85 miles |
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Wethersfield CofE VC Primary School
Silver St, Wethersfield, Wethersfield Primary School, Braintree, Essex, CM7 4BP |
4.87 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Teaseldown School
Sugar Loaves, 175 Swan Street, Sible Hedingham, Halstead, Essex, CO9 3PX |
0.33 miles |
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The Yellow House School
1 Alderford Street, Sible Hedingham, Halstead, Essex, CO9 3HX |
0.82 miles |
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Gosfield School
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2.82 miles |
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The Ramsey Academy, Halstead
Colne Road, Halstead, Essex, CO9 2HR |
3.59 miles |