Gaynes School
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Brackendale Gardens Upminster Essex RM14 3UX |
| Phone | 01708502900 |
| Reference Number | 144095 |
Gaynes School has received its first inspection since becoming an academy, achieving a 'Good' overall rating in all evaluated areas. The school environment is one of optimism and safety, with pupils displaying kindness, respect, and strong work ethic. Parents appreciate the quality of teaching paired with excellent pastoral care, while leaders effectively address bullying and support pupils' mental health. The ambitious curriculum meets the needs of most pupils, including those with special educational needs, effectively promoting students' academic growth and engagement.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 473 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.74%
Girls: 49.26% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 22.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 13.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 55 | 67 | 122 |
| 8 | 66 | 53 | 119 |
| 9 | 50 | 34 | 84 |
| 10 | 35 | 43 | 78 |
| 11 | 34 | 36 | 70 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 52.9% |
| African | 17.8% |
| White, Other | 8.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 4.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.7% |
| Caribbean | 2.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% |
| White & Asian | 1.3% |
| Indian | 1.3% |
| Asian, Other | 1.3% |
| Chinese | 0.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.6% |
| Unclassified | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 29 Nov 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 29 Nov 2022 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Leaders have created a positive environment fostering optimism and confidence.
- Pupils demonstrate kindness, respect, and hard work in lessons.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- A well-structured personal development program addressing important life issues.
- Strong pupil engagement in sports and extracurricular activities.
Areas for Improvement
- In a few subjects, the curriculum lacks precise sequencing, affecting learning outcomes.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 50.7 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 58.8% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 77.9% |
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 | 100 | 21 |
| Third Preference | 114 | 9 |
| From another Local Authority | 91 | 51 |
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