Bmat Stem Academy
| Type | Secondary / University technical college |
| Age Range | 14-19 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Velizy Avenue Harlow Essex CM20 3EZ |
| Phone | 01279621570 |
| Reference Number | 145931 |
BMAT STEM Academy is performing well overall, achieving a good rating in all inspected areas including the quality of education, behaviour, personal development, leadership, and sixth-form provision. Since its opening in April 2018, this is the first inspection under section 5 of the Education Act 2005. The school fosters a positive learning environment where students enjoy their studies and are treated as young professionals. Pupils demonstrate strong engagement, and the curriculum is ambitious, catering effectively to the needs of learners, particularly in STEM subjects.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 266 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 56.02%
Girls: 43.98% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 37% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 20.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 43 | 46 | 89 |
| 11 | 53 | 31 | 84 |
| 12 | 29 | 24 | 53 |
| 13 | 24 | 16 | 40 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 71.1% |
| White, Other | 10.9% |
| African | 3.4% |
| Unclassified | 3% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.5% |
| Caribbean | 1.1% |
| Asian, Other | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 25 Jan 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 25 Jan 2023 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Students enjoy learning and demonstrate positive attitudes.
- The curriculum is ambitious and meets the needs of students.
- Behaviour around the school is calm and orderly.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.
- Strong careers advice helps students understand their future opportunities.
- Students take pride in leadership roles and contribute positively to school life.
- Staff feel well supported and valued in managing workload.
Areas for Improvement
- In a few subjects, key learning information is not clearly articulated.
- Expectations for students' writing skills are not high enough.
Points
| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 20.64 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 20 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | D | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | D | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 0% |
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