Thames Park Secondary School
| Type | Secondary / Free schools |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Chadwell Road Grays RM17 5FP |
| Phone | 01375470790 |
| Reference Number | 147853 |
Thames Park Secondary School, which opened in September 2020 and has not been previously inspected, is performing well overall, with an assessment of 'Good' across all areas. The school has established a positive ethos where pupils are proud of their school, show enthusiasm for learning, and maintain regular attendance. There is a strong focus on reading, which enhances pupils' ability to engage with the curriculum effectively. Staff provide good support, creating an atmosphere where pupils feel safe and bullying is uncommon.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 740 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 55.27%
Girls: 44.73% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 29.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 34.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 88 | 93 | 181 |
| 8 | 120 | 90 | 210 |
| 9 | 70 | 50 | 120 |
| 10 | 65 | 54 | 119 |
| 11 | 66 | 44 | 110 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 38.2% |
| White, Other | 21.9% |
| African | 10.7% |
| Unclassified | 8.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 4.7% |
| Indian | 2.8% |
| Asian, Other | 2.2% |
| Caribbean | 1.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% |
| White & Asian | 0.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.9% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 25 Jan 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 25 Jan 2023 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate a strong commitment to learning and support each other well.
- The curriculum is well-structured, allowing pupils to build knowledge effectively.
- Leaders encourage a love of reading, contributing to high engagement and achievement.
- Safeguarding arrangements are effective and staff are well-trained.
- Positive relationships between pupils and staff enhance the learning environment.
Areas for Improvement
- Guidance for staff on supporting pupils with SEND needs is not consistently effective.
- Communication from leaders to staff and parents is sometimes unclear.
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2019. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school. | 13 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 8 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 9 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 6 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 16 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 4 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | 9 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 6 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 16 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 7 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 5 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 16 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 4 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 16 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 3 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 16 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 6 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 14 | 2 |
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 46.4 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 54.1% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 66.7% |
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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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 219 | 19 |
| Third Preference | 109 | 5 |
| From another Local Authority | 4 | 1 |
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