Hornchurch High School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Broadstone Road Hornchurch Essex RM12 4AJ |
| Phone | 01708691441 |
| Reference Number | 143946 |
Hornchurch High School has maintained its standards since the previous inspection and continues to provide a supportive and ambitious learning environment for its students. Pupils demonstrate high aspirations and are well-prepared for their future education and careers, with a significant number pursuing the English Baccalaureate subjects at GCSE. The dedicated staff uphold high expectations and have successfully implemented a behaviour policy that promotes respect and inclusivity among students. The school, part of the Partnership Learning Trust, exemplifies effective leadership and a strong commitment to personal development, equipping students with essential life skills.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 717 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 56.9%
Girls: 43.1% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 31.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 38.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 96 | 56 | 152 |
| 8 | 85 | 71 | 156 |
| 9 | 68 | 61 | 129 |
| 10 | 83 | 60 | 143 |
| 11 | 76 | 61 | 137 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 33.5% |
| White, Other | 17.4% |
| African | 9.9% |
| Unclassified | 5.4% |
| Indian | 4.9% |
| Pakistani | 3.1% |
| Asian, Other | 3.1% |
| Caribbean | 2.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 2% |
| White & Asian | 1.8% |
| Chinese | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 05 Feb 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 05 Feb 2025 | School inspection |
| 03 May 2023 | Monitoring visit |
| 22 Jan 2019 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- High aspirations and motivation among pupils.
- Successful implementation of a positive behaviour policy.
- Ambitious and well-structured curriculum.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Strong emphasis on personal development and life skills.
- Improved attendance through effective strategies.
Areas for Improvement
- Occasional missed misconceptions in pupil understanding.
- Inconsistent adaptation of tasks to meet all pupils' starting points.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 54 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 61.4% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 76.5% |
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 | 81 | 14 |
| Third Preference | 76 | 9 |
| From another Local Authority | 55 | 15 |
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| Name | Distance |
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Benhurst Primary School
Benhurst Avenue, Elm Park, Hornchurch, Essex, RM12 4QS |
0.32 miles |
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Harrow Lodge Primary School
Rainsford Way, Hornchurch, Essex, RM12 4BP |
0.41 miles |
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch, Essex, RM12 4TL |
0.45 miles |
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Elm Park Primary School
South End Road, Elm Park, Hornchurch, Essex, RM12 5UA |
0.64 miles |
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Towers Junior School
Windsor Road, Hornchurch, Essex, RM11 1PD |
0.8 miles |
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Towers Infant School
Osborne Road, Hornchurch, Essex, RM11 1HP |
0.87 miles |
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Hylands Primary School
Granger Way, Romford, Essex, RM1 2RU |
0.92 miles |
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Langtons Infant School & Nursery
Westland Avenue, Hornchurch, Essex, RM11 3SD |
0.94 miles |
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Langtons Junior Academy
Westland Avenue, Hornchurch, Essex, RM11 3SD |
0.94 miles |
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Suttons Primary School
Suttons Lane, Hornchurch, Essex, RM12 6RP |
0.95 miles |
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Rush Green Primary School
Dagenham Road, Rush Green, Romford, Essex, RM7 0RL |
1.07 miles |
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Scotts Primary School
Bonington Road, Hornchurch, Essex, RM12 6TH |
1.12 miles |
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Hacton Primary School
Chepstow Avenue, Hornchurch, Essex, RM12 6AU |
1.14 miles |
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R J Mitchell Primary School
Tangmere Crescent, Hornchurch, Essex, RM12 5PP |
1.17 miles |
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Squirrels Heath Primary School
Salisbury Road, Gidea Park, Romford, Essex, RM2 5TP |
1.29 miles |
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Concordia Academy
Union Road, Romford, Essex, RM7 0HG |
1.37 miles |
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Scargill Infant School
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1.4 miles |
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Scargill Junior School
Mungo Park Road, Rainham, Essex, RM13 7PL |
1.4 miles |
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St Alban's Catholic Primary School
Heron Flight Avenue, Hornchurch, Essex, RM12 5LN |
1.48 miles |
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Bep Academy
62-64 Western Road, Romford, RM1 3LP |
1.48 miles |
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Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College
Abbs Cross Lane, Hornchurch, Essex, RM12 4YB |
0.5 miles |
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Sanders Draper
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0.87 miles |
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The Bridge
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1 miles |
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1 miles |
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1.13 miles |
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Brook Sixth Form and Academy
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1.56 miles |
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The Brittons Academy
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1.64 miles |
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1.66 miles |
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Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School
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1.85 miles |
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The Royal Liberty School
Upper Brentwood Road, Romford, Essex, RM2 6HJ |
1.9 miles |
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Emerson Park Academy
Wych Elm Road, Hornchurch, Essex, RM11 3AD |
1.97 miles |
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Robert Clack School
Gosfield Road, Dagenham, Essex, RM8 1JU |
2.02 miles |
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2.07 miles |
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2.1 miles |
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2.14 miles |
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2.21 miles |
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2.24 miles |
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2.29 miles |
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