Beauchamps High School

A outstanding foundation school school in Essex. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Beauchamps High School.

Wickford, SS118LY Ofsted: Outstanding Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

59

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
53.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.02
English & Maths grade 4+ %
62.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 75.1%
Continue in education or training
45.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 52.0%
Sustained employment
56.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 27.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Outstanding

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
22 October 2014
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Beauchamps Drive
Wickford, SS118LY
Phone
1268735466
Website
beauchamps.essex.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
115322
Type
Foundation school
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Beauchamps Drive, Wickford, SS11 8LY
Website
http://www.beauchamps.essex.sch.uk/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Capacity
1,436 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,445
Free School Meals
15.0% (217 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.9% (42 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.8%
Good
Persistent Absence
25.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
52.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
27.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
13.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
6.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
50%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
106 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
13.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
75.1 (+23.1 vs average)
EBacc Entry:
40.6 (+21.2 vs average)
Attainment 8:
47.0 (+7.5 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
90 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
181
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,445 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Mathematics (Further) (GCE A level)
★★★★★
(8 students)
Study Skills (Extended Project (Diploma))
★★★★★
(9 students)
Mathematics (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(20 students)
Applied Sciences (BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D*)
★★ ★★★
(10 students)
English Language & Literature (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(27 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

The Beauchamps Community is a Family All family members feel safe, valued and trusted. All students are inspired by a curriculum delivered by outstanding teaching. Our family believes in mutual respect and courtesy.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from Mr Harper, Executive Headteacher. Beauchamps High School is an 11-18 comprehensive school and the Beauchamps community is described as a family in which everyone aspires to achieve their best and beyond; core values underpin everything we do.

Facilities

3G football pitch with floodlights West Hall Drama Studio East Hall Sports Hall Boardroom

Curriculum Highlights

Art Business Careers Construction Design and Technology Drama English Ethics Religion & Philosophy Food Preparation & Nutrition French Geography Hair & Beauty History ICT & Computer Science Law Literacy Mathematics & Statistics Media Studies Music Physical Education Psychology SEND Science Social Studies Sociology Achievement Curriculum

SEND Provision

Beauchamps High School’s Learning Support Department is well-equipped and experienced in a wide variety of syndromes, learning needs and disabilities. Our staff are highly trained to offer effective support to all students. We pride ourselves in catering for the individuals’ needs through successful intervention programmes. We are a fully inclusive school and as such, much of the teaching and learning takes place within the mainstream curriculum. We have a large, strong team committed to accessibility across the curriculum; we work closely with parents, pupils and external agencies to ensure each pupil meets their full potential, academically, socially and emotionally. The SEND information is available through the school’s SEND page and the DfE SEND materials linked from the site.

Admissions Criteria

Year 7 Admissions key dates: Deadline for applications for Year 7 in September 2025: 31 October 2024. National Offer day: 3 March 2025. Deadline for lodging appeals to be heard before the summer holidays: 25 April 2025. Appeal Hearings: Week commencing Monday 9 June 2025. For mid-year transfers to Beauchamps from another secondary school, applications should be completed via the Mid Year Application Form.

Financial Information

Bursaries: Available

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